tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181376408028188042024-03-27T02:37:34.440-04:00Dizzy Quilts and SewsA record of all my sewing adventures!Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.comBlogger703125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-12446540807610319972022-04-03T07:00:00.001-04:002022-04-03T07:00:00.166-04:00Planview Quilt Finish<p>For the past few years, I have participated in Quilting Jetgirl's QALs and I have to say, they've never disappointed. This year, the quilt pattern is <a href="https://quiltingjetgirl.com/planview-quilt-along/" target="_blank">Planview</a> and it is awesome!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKvdUvZIsLRnKG07yUlSdh0ofWiR3lr2HoelGsqAQa3n3086ZgbHsImn5yAfU3q4xS9hMuBkeU22PODsjUnZ6VAuQn9-SedEK19HDl_ZICItNnR3SDPXTxYRhb78zQdQwgtruLlJ5ETEQnSGQyI3-4ImGm7CJTNvYzOX5bUNU6ETTVZp1-WClO2GQZA/s3569/IMG_4545.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3569" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKvdUvZIsLRnKG07yUlSdh0ofWiR3lr2HoelGsqAQa3n3086ZgbHsImn5yAfU3q4xS9hMuBkeU22PODsjUnZ6VAuQn9-SedEK19HDl_ZICItNnR3SDPXTxYRhb78zQdQwgtruLlJ5ETEQnSGQyI3-4ImGm7CJTNvYzOX5bUNU6ETTVZp1-WClO2GQZA/w339-h400/IMG_4545.HEIC" width="339" /></a></div><br /><p>The pattern comes in 6 different sizes, from wall hanging to King. I chose to make the baby size because I thought it would be easier to manage given everything else I had going on over the last few months. But Yvonne's QALs are broken-down in easy to complete steps and she provide more than enough time to get each step done before publishing the next one.</p><p>I pulled fabric from my stash for my version - all purples and greys for the piecing and Kona Charcoal for the background and binding.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNaB4EnP_P3ujJyWa5UTzCCDrN4_KynUfrbvmVeRuhq3uy4c5nOj-VtBhwJU64IqTj63HE1fxu2ogbrAKM_s9IDlZdPodFv6LSm9889w7nMLXd_Kj7UtLJUb5R2rDK7X3jpHpS7LEd_7KjT2HgvIF-ULxapMGDppuOTtahtfgxw6lp7KWjq7jYrM8woQ/s4032/IMG_4548.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNaB4EnP_P3ujJyWa5UTzCCDrN4_KynUfrbvmVeRuhq3uy4c5nOj-VtBhwJU64IqTj63HE1fxu2ogbrAKM_s9IDlZdPodFv6LSm9889w7nMLXd_Kj7UtLJUb5R2rDK7X3jpHpS7LEd_7KjT2HgvIF-ULxapMGDppuOTtahtfgxw6lp7KWjq7jYrM8woQ/w300-h400/IMG_4548.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>For the quilting, I once again used my walking foot to quilt horizontal wavy lines with light grey thread. The back is pieced from a grey print leftover from the top along with a purple print I had in my backing scraps.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNjXTIIweRtOAOrt3zbucg9a2DkPFrGzvQXP6mrafxcuLgKfpl-g50-ld0rxcKnpycp2ahNVxntPrzwJFb6XlacLI4iMhh6HTUIpzpLYxRQ9OA71bIrOVjoY86exOvIq8deTX8an4IF7QwWyNFFa79wDYfK452nlbHwJlCwEjSXc3OEFn3lGWdf1CtSQ/s4032/IMG_4549.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNjXTIIweRtOAOrt3zbucg9a2DkPFrGzvQXP6mrafxcuLgKfpl-g50-ld0rxcKnpycp2ahNVxntPrzwJFb6XlacLI4iMhh6HTUIpzpLYxRQ9OA71bIrOVjoY86exOvIq8deTX8an4IF7QwWyNFFa79wDYfK452nlbHwJlCwEjSXc3OEFn3lGWdf1CtSQ/w300-h400/IMG_4549.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The quilt measures 40" x 48". I'm very happy with it and it has now joined the small pile of baby quilts all ready to give away when an occasion arises.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-ouISQxMNUXtmNClqtgQpxV5SttiK4ZQMNmIYt8mwLXFBGGPhWSClUguZc1rr4Yrucp-J1IffKqmdlTEBhPnJczznqtqpZAvce1beePhnllwwwIXg416Hnw0O1Iw44T6RWUXM1aEnC3DfK-nt6GAFqR0QSeq4SPydi7Krk-ebtuoqxX4AGTzi6HwJQ/s4032/IMG_4547.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-ouISQxMNUXtmNClqtgQpxV5SttiK4ZQMNmIYt8mwLXFBGGPhWSClUguZc1rr4Yrucp-J1IffKqmdlTEBhPnJczznqtqpZAvce1beePhnllwwwIXg416Hnw0O1Iw44T6RWUXM1aEnC3DfK-nt6GAFqR0QSeq4SPydi7Krk-ebtuoqxX4AGTzi6HwJQ/w300-h400/IMG_4547.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>I will be linking up over at <a href="https://quiltingjetgirl.com/2022/03/30/planview-quilt-along-final-linkup/" target="_blank">Quilting Jetgirl's blog</a> to celebrate the end of the QAL and admire everyone else's finished quilt!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBKa4uIHdRawrSFBmYSIWaHfetxmYnrido1pseoMxOVEw9Xcv0rYbtkDN3aTMdnxasVibtYaP3o8r2cEoHCD9FkTsk_Th1d5Vu4DKkmoKv3sVFoWBA6L7KM5a6wYmOY6o1pmiI-NoTYC0JxT2YaGSAh6FlT6LSKGjiW0d0iV9YjHkAEMKDxpFyotsNAA/s4032/IMG_4550.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBKa4uIHdRawrSFBmYSIWaHfetxmYnrido1pseoMxOVEw9Xcv0rYbtkDN3aTMdnxasVibtYaP3o8r2cEoHCD9FkTsk_Th1d5Vu4DKkmoKv3sVFoWBA6L7KM5a6wYmOY6o1pmiI-NoTYC0JxT2YaGSAh6FlT6LSKGjiW0d0iV9YjHkAEMKDxpFyotsNAA/w300-h400/IMG_4550.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-59906273402211590452022-03-31T07:00:00.001-04:002022-03-31T07:00:00.168-04:00My #sewfrugal22 Make<p>I've been having a lot of fun participating in sewing challenges this year. I made something in February for the #bhmpatterndesigners challenge (you can read about my Hug Hoodie <a href="https://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-hug-hoodie-and-bhmpatterndesigners.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and in March, I decided to play along with Ruan (@theyorkshiresewgirl) and Sam (@frugalisama) for #sewfrugal22. The goal of this challenge is to:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Pick a free pattern</li><li>Choose a fabric from your stash</li><li>Make the project during the month of March</li><li>Post a picture of your make on Instagram, tagging both Ruan and Sam, and using the #sewfrugal22 hashtag.</li></ol>There are a ton of prizes to be won, but more important than that, if you look at the hashtag on IG, you'll get so much inspiration for sewing with free patterns.<p></p><p>For my project, I decided to make a set: a tank and a cardigan.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfP4qJFiRbT1EaqKSQaWPA6q8oYx01fZdvdlo6uCsD-L22-1h_pWopXTejT7nm3Z55GigX0eXGWonwgXBdyTr0PQyhXrMFpBTEj8RAO7JmYyDnTveRio1G2H0DG2U4EKWB0wnFVgRyx4oFO17fMNYyheBoKrJV7hjW3p82_dpIK-dBXFM_X80Myr919Q/s2541/IMG_4638.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2541" data-original-width="1712" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfP4qJFiRbT1EaqKSQaWPA6q8oYx01fZdvdlo6uCsD-L22-1h_pWopXTejT7nm3Z55GigX0eXGWonwgXBdyTr0PQyhXrMFpBTEj8RAO7JmYyDnTveRio1G2H0DG2U4EKWB0wnFVgRyx4oFO17fMNYyheBoKrJV7hjW3p82_dpIK-dBXFM_X80Myr919Q/w270-h400/IMG_4638.HEIC" width="270" /></a></div><br /><p>The tank is the <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/lago-tank-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Lago Tank by Itch-to-Stitch</a>. I have sewn a number of Itch-to-Stitch patterns over the last couple of years and they usually fit me really well without any adjustments. The Lago was no different - I made a straight size 18 and it fit like a glove. I love the lower scoop neck and there is more than enough bra coverage both at the armhole and with the straps. I can definitely see myself make more of these for the summer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZmGG1agRHPySa23WPejruVC_R1oLynl_ikr5Y7O6HCTeJJNW0v3C1K0kNnTrH7QDgMyIFP05rIudaNw8CcrOAVQHMkggYnpNzuUineo_gxCk4g-1ZbT8go2l4yv0DhdPD9TFqrLK0q-FEUogWUoc4y0nwgMrx4K-Ln2cwgw1lRsyWWhCQ8a9BeZ1JA/s2527/IMG_4641.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2527" data-original-width="1845" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZmGG1agRHPySa23WPejruVC_R1oLynl_ikr5Y7O6HCTeJJNW0v3C1K0kNnTrH7QDgMyIFP05rIudaNw8CcrOAVQHMkggYnpNzuUineo_gxCk4g-1ZbT8go2l4yv0DhdPD9TFqrLK0q-FEUogWUoc4y0nwgMrx4K-Ln2cwgw1lRsyWWhCQ8a9BeZ1JA/w293-h400/IMG_4641.HEIC" width="293" /></a></div><br /><p>The cardigan is the <a href="https://sinclairpatterns.com/products/harper-classic-knit-cardigan-and-duster-pdf" target="_blank">Harper by Sinclair Patterns</a>. I had made this pattern once before, but in a much smaller size and for my daughter. The size range for Sinclair Patterns is fairly inclusive and they offer three height charts: petite, regular and tall. I made a size XL (regular) in the cropped version.</p><p>I thought I had 2.5 meters of my fabric, but turns out I only had a tiny bit over 2 meters. So I had to do some very creative cutting to get the cardigan out of the fabric I had left after making the tank (which only requires 1 yard). As a result, I had to make the 3/4 sleeves and drop the cuffs. I'm not unhappy about the look though and I think this set will be very appropriate when the weather gets a little warmer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtJgoTy12de_eAWD4VD2YsMD29HWfqgBBN3y73E4tlh1SrpcgB_QrWRjChhp1dtXST-GH4CSz1suLFLO5BaJ2L3H1ZMhgPaW_ePAuBogqslpQpIhViOwiNu6PWfNnd3z-RIeY8_9HLGaihBMGExwt9vC5yNqbN-MqOIhLfVFIWBrEOG1bNKbl3ZNeCA/s2562/IMG_4653.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2562" data-original-width="1791" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtJgoTy12de_eAWD4VD2YsMD29HWfqgBBN3y73E4tlh1SrpcgB_QrWRjChhp1dtXST-GH4CSz1suLFLO5BaJ2L3H1ZMhgPaW_ePAuBogqslpQpIhViOwiNu6PWfNnd3z-RIeY8_9HLGaihBMGExwt9vC5yNqbN-MqOIhLfVFIWBrEOG1bNKbl3ZNeCA/w280-h400/IMG_4653.HEIC" width="280" /></a></div><br /><p>The fabric is a double brushed poly in navy with cream flowers. It is wonderfully soft and light - these two pieces are incredibly comfortable to wear.</p><p>I would call my first participation in the #sewfrugal challenge a pretty successful one. I'm pleased with my garments and I've now a huge collection of free patterns!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yMHpWh8uVtmAh6YiqEEKCnrMuTHhMG4A0aMx2ROc60Z7W9i-wv0wMfs9O8m5CVyFWlvr82EkV0Y6_upXUgqS95EJ_RbBuzajrmpO7ypsNtBXihNWwEs8yN2L93gMEY_w5fVQnAHlgBIPg6bnQRnnryScQIaalEd044zG3zU84PM1pHmP06NVcylSVg/s2509/IMG_4639.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2509" data-original-width="1768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yMHpWh8uVtmAh6YiqEEKCnrMuTHhMG4A0aMx2ROc60Z7W9i-wv0wMfs9O8m5CVyFWlvr82EkV0Y6_upXUgqS95EJ_RbBuzajrmpO7ypsNtBXihNWwEs8yN2L93gMEY_w5fVQnAHlgBIPg6bnQRnnryScQIaalEd044zG3zU84PM1pHmP06NVcylSVg/w281-h400/IMG_4639.HEIC" width="281" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-80673571601857876142022-03-01T07:00:00.001-05:002022-03-01T07:00:00.183-05:00The Itch-to-Stitch Carmo Top - Pattern Review<p>Itch-to-Stitch released a new pattern recently - <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/carmo-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">the Carmo Top</a> - which I found out via their newsletter. When I saw the tester versions, I knew I was going to purchase the pattern and make one for myself at some point before the end of the Winter. But then I saw <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lyx4-OVKJVA" target="_blank">Megan's video on YouTube</a> (Megan was a tester and I'm a subscriber to her Channel - check her out!), the pattern jumped at the top of the list!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOLuGVXBZ3SbMstWrb_PtmReWdjgmJYBeSDZrDv93gDUXtsdG0yVC66KwCCFAm7f-hGjbBVS4J7Qep2lhXzZJwSoQvAJQX2wo4sVtKgkaAdlj3K9WvTGMORH3JuWaicCIHRSx88g_pPC9oXXzmqGTNtjeOYMlOqSBSGK9-8J6OF8neInMvgjRxXMMC3w=s1060" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOLuGVXBZ3SbMstWrb_PtmReWdjgmJYBeSDZrDv93gDUXtsdG0yVC66KwCCFAm7f-hGjbBVS4J7Qep2lhXzZJwSoQvAJQX2wo4sVtKgkaAdlj3K9WvTGMORH3JuWaicCIHRSx88g_pPC9oXXzmqGTNtjeOYMlOqSBSGK9-8J6OF8neInMvgjRxXMMC3w=s320" width="250" /></a></div><br /><p><b>The Pattern Features</b></p><p>Most of the Itch-to-Stitch patterns that I've been interested in are what I would call "basics with a twist" or "beyond basics". Be it an interesting detail or an out of the ordinary feature. This pattern is no exception. It has a V neck at the front and back which I love on me, a gorgeous "scarf" that wraps diagonally from one side, over one shoulder to the opposite side, long cuffs on the sleeves and a bottom band. The cuffs and the hem band mean no hemming necessary! Big win in my books.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZWcpIKLFRU5E8ZeTh46B8LhfDexQXYKIVXmuMvvCf405D-lPjbVBy8Chyu4OqTRh96aqFMOj0rsu5ZZqpADj0tDWxNptJtu34SbRndjUIgTAeU3HRx_6xt8IWn_H_gwhBQiuFvwBWmTA2E4VlSp_W5OAE-GSjpkPBSmG_diVj7AtgaTGHK7dVpLSFEQ=s2236" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2236" data-original-width="1583" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZWcpIKLFRU5E8ZeTh46B8LhfDexQXYKIVXmuMvvCf405D-lPjbVBy8Chyu4OqTRh96aqFMOj0rsu5ZZqpADj0tDWxNptJtu34SbRndjUIgTAeU3HRx_6xt8IWn_H_gwhBQiuFvwBWmTA2E4VlSp_W5OAE-GSjpkPBSmG_diVj7AtgaTGHK7dVpLSFEQ=w284-h400" width="284" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Sizing</b></p><p>Like most of Kennis' patterns, the Carmo Top is available in sizes 00 to 40 which accommodates a bust up to 60" and hips up to 62". My measurements put me squarely in a size 18. Itch-to-Stitch patterns are designed for a rectangle body shape where the difference between the waist and hip measurements isn't significant. This works out wonderfully for me because I only have about a 7" difference - Kennis' patterns typically fit me right out of the packet with minimal adjustments. </p><p><b>Fabric</b></p><p>The fabric recommendations for this pattern include jersey, French Terry and sweater knits with at least 20 to 30% stretch. You should look for knits with good recovery so with a little bit of Lycra so your top doesn't get stretched out of shape as you wear it.</p><p>I made my version with an incredibly soft and gorgeous bamboo French Terry from <a href="https://www.prairieloveknits.ca" target="_blank">Prairie Love Knits</a>. You can hear me talk about this fabric in my <a href="https://youtu.be/yYrSMx-mmQI" target="_blank">mini fabric haul video on YouTube</a>. </p><p>I had 2.5 meters of the fabric and used most of it for my Carmo. Because of the scarf, this pattern is a bit of a fabric hog and does require more than your typical long-sleeved sweater. The largest size does take about 3 yards of fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr7thJGJWb3GzAi8I1WM7vlzsnYCQuH5pzEKc9vMNR4jaIhTeNVnef1PR_D8WKXSlR02DHNHauzDnAmP_VSwPxXgsJywUvPyCrxzN2Rci3c71rj6E6R5QKFP84NKn72VtRBZniED-HTlwzU4UQvOSmFan-kSVmqLJcVOJojYSzQopqEZi5bnOPzhQiog=s2307" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2307" data-original-width="1580" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr7thJGJWb3GzAi8I1WM7vlzsnYCQuH5pzEKc9vMNR4jaIhTeNVnef1PR_D8WKXSlR02DHNHauzDnAmP_VSwPxXgsJywUvPyCrxzN2Rci3c71rj6E6R5QKFP84NKn72VtRBZniED-HTlwzU4UQvOSmFan-kSVmqLJcVOJojYSzQopqEZi5bnOPzhQiog=w274-h400" width="274" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Construction and Instructions</b></p><p>Like all Itch-to-Stitch patterns, the instructions for the Carmo Top are impeccable. They are very detailed and contain clear illustrations (as opposed to pictures which I find more difficult to understand at times). I do have to admit that the steps to attach the scarf to the top had me scratching my head a little bit - I just couldn't figure out how this would work. But I trusted the instructions and followed them to the letter and it worked perfectly... A little bit magical in fact!</p><p>I constructed the top on my regular sewing machine, using my serger for finishing the seams only. I usually do that when I sew patterns I haven't sewn before or when they are a little more complex. Avoids having to unpick serged seams which is really no fun.</p><p><b>Would I make this again?</b></p><p>I think I will! But I'd have to change things up a bit. I mean, this is a bit of a statement garment and I don't think I'd need multiple versions but Karina from Lifting Pins and Needles hacked this into a sleeveless top for warmer weather and I'm definitely interested in trying to do the same.</p><p>I could also have some fun with colour blocking - making the scarf, cuffs and hem band in a fun print but use a solid neutral for the body and the sleeves. This would also allow me to use up some shorter lengths of fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF8CTO8jBsegmoeGK6bQxuwoZQ5gviBDzzo2GsYW1VFIVF1uMraeARtYSvuVRYZcLB-CY0r2fFMCtbeLcGpZPHKJgVSV5-vt8envD_v11N5JQA-tXXDB-M0Uav6Jkagp3dSi_6LieNgtiVtjDqBkInN11SDfAWhjSGON9CBpGn0OOU6V2EIIlKnX-34w=s2146" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2146" data-original-width="1467" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF8CTO8jBsegmoeGK6bQxuwoZQ5gviBDzzo2GsYW1VFIVF1uMraeARtYSvuVRYZcLB-CY0r2fFMCtbeLcGpZPHKJgVSV5-vt8envD_v11N5JQA-tXXDB-M0Uav6Jkagp3dSi_6LieNgtiVtjDqBkInN11SDfAWhjSGON9CBpGn0OOU6V2EIIlKnX-34w=w274-h400" width="274" /></a></div><br /><p>As you might have figured out already, I love this pattern! If I can figure out how to copy Karina's version, I can definitely see this for the Summer as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgId7Rg9g8s2HjDtVrZD62TLD-jaDbmZAKYwXHxM-pZwJOm1ZB1ujV9haMKtBFJHefJ9bBkO9Vmc-4kjcttU40BYe8eudUbebpxCclccaFgdrho6uJRuBbqbbad36NmW3XdkwuKbtqpHWKgsTBY4epxFEykDReyRuCddPwt2NmS2trdM3h4u9mg-saLBQ=s2224" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2224" data-original-width="1781" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgId7Rg9g8s2HjDtVrZD62TLD-jaDbmZAKYwXHxM-pZwJOm1ZB1ujV9haMKtBFJHefJ9bBkO9Vmc-4kjcttU40BYe8eudUbebpxCclccaFgdrho6uJRuBbqbbad36NmW3XdkwuKbtqpHWKgsTBY4epxFEykDReyRuCddPwt2NmS2trdM3h4u9mg-saLBQ=w320-h400" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-84754324956287783402022-02-25T07:00:00.001-05:002022-02-25T07:00:00.169-05:00The Hug Hoodie and #BHMPatternDesigners<p>I'm back to the blog today with a pattern review and my entry to the #BHMPatternDesigners challenge organized by <a href="https://www.sewnaturaldane.com/bhmpatterndesigners" target="_blank">Nateida from Sew Natural Dane</a>. To participate in the challenge, you have to make something from a black pattern designer during the month of February and post your make to Instagram using the hashtag #BHMPatternDesigners. The entry doesn't need to be a garment - could be a knitted project, a quilt, a bag... anything! </p><p>For my entry, I decided to make a sweater with the pattern <a href="https://www.madeit-patterns.com/product/hug-hoodie-for-adults/" target="_blank">Hug Hoodie</a> by Made It Patterns.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEis5MkNp7NptPUG-nEJsCOLu_XNilD3PkU2PI-O84No4kUyIkXaPZ3O9r2AiPcYkqVlZEjgJcKTIXJOpGpsmk_4WJz2n7bksQgZuJKfbIaYwTiIijuKWzevbdItzu5EpG9djioKEgimxnU8VJqdYuDivYU0c8LmRpDGfYTn02Zovyz3io0Q_9xiyKmiLQ=s1652" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1652" data-original-width="1314" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEis5MkNp7NptPUG-nEJsCOLu_XNilD3PkU2PI-O84No4kUyIkXaPZ3O9r2AiPcYkqVlZEjgJcKTIXJOpGpsmk_4WJz2n7bksQgZuJKfbIaYwTiIijuKWzevbdItzu5EpG9djioKEgimxnU8VJqdYuDivYU0c8LmRpDGfYTn02Zovyz3io0Q_9xiyKmiLQ=w319-h400" width="319" /></a></div><br /><p>This was my second time using the pattern. My first version was the hooded version in a grey interlock fabric with a pink lining, cuffs and bottom band. In the picture below, I'm wearing it with the Slow Pants (also from Made It Patterns).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoBUyMWZa8yijTL26TlCtztFkHI0ZrVvLpNCXKpGkWeMuuCH4iC5wOZUbzaeaKK4DSBMr2xELzBX8tqtV8Zk4B0grv4lZuKKV7xtkW9Q_FjKoBeH1MpFOUbq7gR_A85kcZKIhOahvFHuTHxmv4rzynH53zbq-JymptwLgrYVV9z7ah2CDcwKNUgYsEkg=s2552" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2552" data-original-width="1757" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoBUyMWZa8yijTL26TlCtztFkHI0ZrVvLpNCXKpGkWeMuuCH4iC5wOZUbzaeaKK4DSBMr2xELzBX8tqtV8Zk4B0grv4lZuKKV7xtkW9Q_FjKoBeH1MpFOUbq7gR_A85kcZKIhOahvFHuTHxmv4rzynH53zbq-JymptwLgrYVV9z7ah2CDcwKNUgYsEkg=w275-h400" width="275" /></a></div><br /><p>I love that hoodie - I'm actually wearing it as I type this! But for my second version, I wanted to try something a little different. Something that would be just as comfortable, but look a little dressier on video calls.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlKQ3nv3sT1RAb065vHI3IcAZzHG1wGtTdr7_9JUDjpD0EtuQZmfvonbCgtZf7stsa1gzxS90k-Sag1mvtOAuF-00z1Rc1QFOAjuzBCfL9atcOoJ2VUWfI3NpR4i1C_2fQsevdC6xyj18LTI_UPvfQcRYtJxk0xXoLgHAeWDUen3rDG0WHJh6zKXN4Mw=s2585" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2585" data-original-width="2071" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlKQ3nv3sT1RAb065vHI3IcAZzHG1wGtTdr7_9JUDjpD0EtuQZmfvonbCgtZf7stsa1gzxS90k-Sag1mvtOAuF-00z1Rc1QFOAjuzBCfL9atcOoJ2VUWfI3NpR4i1C_2fQsevdC6xyj18LTI_UPvfQcRYtJxk0xXoLgHAeWDUen3rDG0WHJh6zKXN4Mw=w320-h400" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I used a black textured sweater knit from Blackbird Fabrics. The fabric is really soft and sewed up like a dream (although it is very difficult to photograph).</p><p>As you can probably tell, I decided not to use the hood, but sewed the neckband instead. I also lengthened the front and the back and shortened the sleeves by 1 inch. I found the grey one a little short but now that I'm looking at the pictures, I think this new version is too long. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCC9CZTOrW9tCFAmQx31m03CMMiKEYyPuicKVAvbfe2uVwEUEjxqQLIhoNyarqYSZ-Z2hu6K4zDD8KTuW57UhbtFTLxVjOntYDk7JOzXRf_soIF1JFQBDnAaj3dTf0a5FFHMqVrppuPGmhq-pUOjXOq925vyrEHoqqpNtHwp2mkALYa1yk4-iH67NfxA=s2299" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2299" data-original-width="1874" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCC9CZTOrW9tCFAmQx31m03CMMiKEYyPuicKVAvbfe2uVwEUEjxqQLIhoNyarqYSZ-Z2hu6K4zDD8KTuW57UhbtFTLxVjOntYDk7JOzXRf_soIF1JFQBDnAaj3dTf0a5FFHMqVrppuPGmhq-pUOjXOq925vyrEHoqqpNtHwp2mkALYa1yk4-iH67NfxA=w326-h400" width="326" /></a></div><br /><p>I used the same size as my first hoodie - a size 20. My measurements are currently 40" HB, 45" FB, 30" W and 46" H and I'm 5'4" tall. In this fabric though, the sweater feels and looks (to me) a little bit too big. The next time I make this, I might go down to a size 18.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQco_gZJQvfsTH512Y_8YsL9btygBIFrnDCjxpN8MIJz7l0B08T7NmzAooiOYRrZ4J5fywLtdLumUVlGVyGtA1fFtl1xhyrnMFTYc9KtL5NN5HayhMMBme4S1Jkf5JpQZe9ZItaAbarGjbN-6ms3cHMeUcAnum9ctERx5Du9f31ZtMPzD-lEbABzqr0A=s2888" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2888" data-original-width="2137" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQco_gZJQvfsTH512Y_8YsL9btygBIFrnDCjxpN8MIJz7l0B08T7NmzAooiOYRrZ4J5fywLtdLumUVlGVyGtA1fFtl1xhyrnMFTYc9KtL5NN5HayhMMBme4S1Jkf5JpQZe9ZItaAbarGjbN-6ms3cHMeUcAnum9ctERx5Du9f31ZtMPzD-lEbABzqr0A=w296-h400" width="296" /></a></div><br /><p>I'm super pleased with my Hug Hoodie (or sweater) and I'm sure I'll be wearing it a ton during the next couple of months. And I'm really happy to have participated in #BHMPatternDesigners this year. Please do check out the hashtag on Instagram - there are so many beautiful projects and I'm sure you'll also discover amazing pattern designers in the process.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdpnVAIGYlIDOgui3qFEUGx9m1qplK7VXWHwzkbPJpzZGv_zQuSpfV0Kzj96r1PA8PZ1Hk6C7PwTatjsU7JigemoRyXIrWl5kPcgHwKOGKfti3p257d_Eyb5f_u8JXy1eLGAZTXSzHOWdWWErzSIFXRMA4l2WZNqI-OloIboB32xwuhTAf0Z9UdBjKUA=s2306" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2306" data-original-width="1873" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdpnVAIGYlIDOgui3qFEUGx9m1qplK7VXWHwzkbPJpzZGv_zQuSpfV0Kzj96r1PA8PZ1Hk6C7PwTatjsU7JigemoRyXIrWl5kPcgHwKOGKfti3p257d_Eyb5f_u8JXy1eLGAZTXSzHOWdWWErzSIFXRMA4l2WZNqI-OloIboB32xwuhTAf0Z9UdBjKUA=w325-h400" width="325" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-4835294188156223122022-02-11T07:00:00.001-05:002022-02-11T07:00:00.167-05:00My Top 5 Winter Patterns<p>I went through my cool weather patterns recently and thought it would be fun to make a list of my favourite ones and share it with you!</p><p>When making the list, I had these criteria:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The pattern needed to be appropriate for a beginner</li><li>I had made a garment from it multiple times</li><li>I wore the garments often</li></ul>All right - this is going to be a fairly long read so let's get started with the first pattern!<p></p><p><a href="https://helensclosetpatterns.com/product/blackwood-cardigan-pdf-pattern/" target="_blank">The Blackwood Cardigan by Helen's Closet</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgV7H7okmq_XsglmBAy7MG6ATML5wrOzrdZd0kdA44HQUK_J7-o9dTacf023MTcpTkf521wPcvsNSt9g0RQ8XBivxLAZOwViIzpXpKIwNX-bMXvPG5Wt7r2yoUIqwMW3csTxyxVZMPfiOgom4nZ7-qg4dZmv817MiNfwy3maZeZbZJZlEZYAL7vZPYGnA=s821" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="821" data-original-width="815" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgV7H7okmq_XsglmBAy7MG6ATML5wrOzrdZd0kdA44HQUK_J7-o9dTacf023MTcpTkf521wPcvsNSt9g0RQ8XBivxLAZOwViIzpXpKIwNX-bMXvPG5Wt7r2yoUIqwMW3csTxyxVZMPfiOgom4nZ7-qg4dZmv817MiNfwy3maZeZbZJZlEZYAL7vZPYGnA=s320" width="318" /></a></div><br /><p>I made 4 cardigans from this pattern - one short and three long. This is probably my most used pattern and some of my most worn garments. The pattern instructions are incredibly well-written and hold your hand every step of the way. The size range goes from 0 to 34 (for a bust up to 62") and the front pieces are available in a B and a D cup. </p><p>This is the perfect project for a beginner who wants to venture into knit garments.</p><p>Here are my four cardigans. All are a size 18 (with a D cup front) and a 1/2" full bicep adjustment. The first two are made with cotton jerseys and the last two with a Liverpool fabric (a double knit).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSGi15zVm6hlYnyLwwzorFqocBUfA53YDnyPPmpzve5CPk31wycL6MPVdF9-dNzss6wh3S3VTuc_htAKsJ5CMhvDXZEqfz1HVU4dcqZfl7LylXBPvjWXL6bCts1qZEPDuSYp2z_dsMi0zntGFnD0dBR8ABIvH0WmYwbAklj0Z2j1aDZ2RaKrGLn6RA3g=s2386" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2386" data-original-width="1877" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSGi15zVm6hlYnyLwwzorFqocBUfA53YDnyPPmpzve5CPk31wycL6MPVdF9-dNzss6wh3S3VTuc_htAKsJ5CMhvDXZEqfz1HVU4dcqZfl7LylXBPvjWXL6bCts1qZEPDuSYp2z_dsMi0zntGFnD0dBR8ABIvH0WmYwbAklj0Z2j1aDZ2RaKrGLn6RA3g=s320" width="252" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQPveTEHiNBOy33seZyCTNmxjhzS47cn29ALE-9GafC1uc4Jqeq97ECQZ3ga0p3emTmRStzRrMCeKgdfPlUzUJPXUHs0F-wxs4fp_Ntns2g72rbMaNCbHLOptKSKqBmrzaPHRkWK71Yv39SbOqIlZvyYhlEFvPEm5AkRtnrS02tqGdGMsznUO2tYYpXA=s3088" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQPveTEHiNBOy33seZyCTNmxjhzS47cn29ALE-9GafC1uc4Jqeq97ECQZ3ga0p3emTmRStzRrMCeKgdfPlUzUJPXUHs0F-wxs4fp_Ntns2g72rbMaNCbHLOptKSKqBmrzaPHRkWK71Yv39SbOqIlZvyYhlEFvPEm5AkRtnrS02tqGdGMsznUO2tYYpXA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW0rPhcZ1n23jfRDi9qRbanHmyd90REAB_5GK3dgQJ2aQ1-ja3kgV9FL3ByjbJ-Xa8llwWMJ76_2nR_LO3dNo6lONZL_cy61qeY1CDeQYqIK8Vvbsa7DU69TSFvCAVgrKJPtPCH1dwgMQy_qW4AuWOjzfXSZA17l4OD1tGv31tD19pw-ptcgJXeoFBcw=s2568" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2568" data-original-width="1745" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW0rPhcZ1n23jfRDi9qRbanHmyd90REAB_5GK3dgQJ2aQ1-ja3kgV9FL3ByjbJ-Xa8llwWMJ76_2nR_LO3dNo6lONZL_cy61qeY1CDeQYqIK8Vvbsa7DU69TSFvCAVgrKJPtPCH1dwgMQy_qW4AuWOjzfXSZA17l4OD1tGv31tD19pw-ptcgJXeoFBcw=w271-h400" width="271" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiecsr3fUwGNR2AvBcMaRUVDIHa3gGXaAKOeTbpzhpopp48PBkeWXXWCY7dCayDVEj9aIunW60kmjum0kTkHqrayCUMTMyotT--CMq7A1WXBkSiNIRAdRgEDK8ftXQTAwHYcpf1EBeE3wvPFmHZLd15qAdBWrn99NaSJefS0dJ28PygjAjNaEMr0jFxJg=s3235" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3235" data-original-width="1780" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiecsr3fUwGNR2AvBcMaRUVDIHa3gGXaAKOeTbpzhpopp48PBkeWXXWCY7dCayDVEj9aIunW60kmjum0kTkHqrayCUMTMyotT--CMq7A1WXBkSiNIRAdRgEDK8ftXQTAwHYcpf1EBeE3wvPFmHZLd15qAdBWrn99NaSJefS0dJ28PygjAjNaEMr0jFxJg=w220-h400" width="220" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/busan-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">The Busan Top by Itch-to-Stitch</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVbOZTEdryFpSd_j0XmLJacys9lYWlJeTq2CHCo54dVMSX27eD1obvNWpq5OSOOc3pquh1vp2H4nBaEyU52ryXh3kaY4ZnUDNZPXc2CJVMHcI31Rko9cCMhsm2YjrBpdk0-Y3tUJ-oonS_Jarnm3WfSWb1pDPc3g_ZtbnlYOZjQSzv6yhboe-TJQFngg=s1074" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVbOZTEdryFpSd_j0XmLJacys9lYWlJeTq2CHCo54dVMSX27eD1obvNWpq5OSOOc3pquh1vp2H4nBaEyU52ryXh3kaY4ZnUDNZPXc2CJVMHcI31Rko9cCMhsm2YjrBpdk0-Y3tUJ-oonS_Jarnm3WfSWb1pDPc3g_ZtbnlYOZjQSzv6yhboe-TJQFngg=s320" width="247" /></a></div><br /><p>The Busan Top is a perfect example of a basic that's not really basic at all! Or basic with a twist. It has a round crew neckline and a straight hem but those sleeves are pretty cool. The shoulder is cut in a bit, giving the shoulders the appearance of being a bit narrower and the slight pouf is made with pleats. The sleeve is then gathered into an extra long cuff.</p><p>I made three tops from this pattern and wore them all a ton. So much so that they are all now "retired" and I have plans to make at least one more.</p><p>The pattern accommodates a bust up to 46 1/4". I made a size 18 for all three of my tops, but when I make this again, I'll add a 1" full bust adjustment to eliminate some of the lines under the bust.</p><p>The grey and pink Busan was the first one I made and I used Ponte remnants. The red and blue one was made with a French Terry for the sleeves and neckband and a Liverpool remnant from my red Blackwood Cardigan. I don't have pictures of my third one unfortunately.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_iHdvJEEEA5g6Gxbr3CpNWoC5YAeKZJL7AZZoP5LdxlmAP3c1MvhFKe4YfIN499ZypkhtR1SjNOvqzGz4TDGqH6dS2kNSWYKjx8YN8DoBj7kaqwVGH9PR8WeoMROeq1p9D75gom8cKmEGLMxP6WVELYJDCRYINZ_06DLC57S0LB5ZQbDO3wizUrdaKQ=s2151" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2151" data-original-width="1721" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_iHdvJEEEA5g6Gxbr3CpNWoC5YAeKZJL7AZZoP5LdxlmAP3c1MvhFKe4YfIN499ZypkhtR1SjNOvqzGz4TDGqH6dS2kNSWYKjx8YN8DoBj7kaqwVGH9PR8WeoMROeq1p9D75gom8cKmEGLMxP6WVELYJDCRYINZ_06DLC57S0LB5ZQbDO3wizUrdaKQ=s320" width="256" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinZwD8w2xbr5IDxImmVdjHKptbie6D08p7OA2enp6r3kgBgBIIAt0t0icJ25TFVsK680wwtG4QDUTWzAErWt3YhUdbUTtCQkt5UsM9czZuoE9VQLFwlRZLG3NWLpyfO_59NCvixfRwOgVw3Zrs0GbysuEMOe3g4-dIutAvsx4gNepmssxX02MoYy16lQ=s2400" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinZwD8w2xbr5IDxImmVdjHKptbie6D08p7OA2enp6r3kgBgBIIAt0t0icJ25TFVsK680wwtG4QDUTWzAErWt3YhUdbUTtCQkt5UsM9czZuoE9VQLFwlRZLG3NWLpyfO_59NCvixfRwOgVw3Zrs0GbysuEMOe3g4-dIutAvsx4gNepmssxX02MoYy16lQ=s320" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/ladies-la-bella-donna-top-tunic" target="_blank">La Bella Donna by Love Notions</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoM04sVueJnA_mfzEZjJ0tmZEqOsN39KbF3hNKSq_3J94RCUhnFgcUObvU0AtJ7V95cfe9ldBQTOp6rieFs8wuJnMt747ohD-X0OpCvGv8rin5Yz9WRhcnKWWC80ftmMhcYVSbVLm0Zxdcycu_YhCGpig0_D3dPU647KN3vh08N27xVHWBWKineZvEYA=s1071" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1071" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoM04sVueJnA_mfzEZjJ0tmZEqOsN39KbF3hNKSq_3J94RCUhnFgcUObvU0AtJ7V95cfe9ldBQTOp6rieFs8wuJnMt747ohD-X0OpCvGv8rin5Yz9WRhcnKWWC80ftmMhcYVSbVLm0Zxdcycu_YhCGpig0_D3dPU647KN3vh08N27xVHWBWKineZvEYA=s320" width="247" /></a></div><br /><p>The La Bella Donna pattern has many options - short sleeves, long grown-on sleeves, a cowl, a hood, a straight hem or a rounded hem. I made a short-sleeved top and two tunics - one with a cowl and one with the round neck.</p><p>The size range for this pattern, just like most Love Notions patterns, is XS to 5X. I made all three of my version in an XL.</p><p>My short-sleeved version is made with a viscose jersey, the red tunic is an ITY and the black one is another viscose jersey.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1cC9qf5CdBoL0rpY0K0mueb1nloIkWRcMnF9G3VqZWBYZAhu93n7Nbiv5norNVmJqqXcWR_dBnImWL3ZzqLzgTiQFGtKE8MufqtInmXvthZEF3K5eSpkiTJiUUCTYHiQAU8TYwlO58YBJNLcW-coUvxd_51GeQuRG0U9Q548tZ9bKYzKDwrleR0Qh0w=s1607" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="1286" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1cC9qf5CdBoL0rpY0K0mueb1nloIkWRcMnF9G3VqZWBYZAhu93n7Nbiv5norNVmJqqXcWR_dBnImWL3ZzqLzgTiQFGtKE8MufqtInmXvthZEF3K5eSpkiTJiUUCTYHiQAU8TYwlO58YBJNLcW-coUvxd_51GeQuRG0U9Q548tZ9bKYzKDwrleR0Qh0w=s320" width="256" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-2p77_aJbbB2WiV7HFEVVMZgMfWkNFmtHeBYpRjXbq4Ov7A5XANdKE4bZic5tlHwoTcuYUtuYU8lYcVF6Qx17ZCMvQyxI0_zxN5cKwLeB-j5Tqw8NtLwntP1g8P5H8_6ig3C9dBI4NCZcAWq1a-r_jEgcB0qtw7wZIBKb1lLueeP2YKvEwVxhx1JBqw=s3489" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3489" data-original-width="2111" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-2p77_aJbbB2WiV7HFEVVMZgMfWkNFmtHeBYpRjXbq4Ov7A5XANdKE4bZic5tlHwoTcuYUtuYU8lYcVF6Qx17ZCMvQyxI0_zxN5cKwLeB-j5Tqw8NtLwntP1g8P5H8_6ig3C9dBI4NCZcAWq1a-r_jEgcB0qtw7wZIBKb1lLueeP2YKvEwVxhx1JBqw=s320" width="194" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSeRFIvT1U9MPC-J9hzKqYyNjQ8YtYfxBgGQx7eGChssLav2HrOCnxVWsehn8Zfm4Z7oR4jk8qepSq07NwOaQTNPz8WyP4Vc8oH1wkucfRopXabhIl45vL0y0xJ5Xz1BiFJOhtpFZkkj4lKaAFz_Sq3wYuU6CkeMQ5qqz6ECDbi5Tl0cnzD93ki1zyBw=s2912" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2912" data-original-width="2010" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSeRFIvT1U9MPC-J9hzKqYyNjQ8YtYfxBgGQx7eGChssLav2HrOCnxVWsehn8Zfm4Z7oR4jk8qepSq07NwOaQTNPz8WyP4Vc8oH1wkucfRopXabhIl45vL0y0xJ5Xz1BiFJOhtpFZkkj4lKaAFz_Sq3wYuU6CkeMQ5qqz6ECDbi5Tl0cnzD93ki1zyBw=s320" width="221" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/oliver" target="_blank">Seamwork Oliver</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIgbJkRaQT-kumD2QLF1NtoB8zqrjb6JnXw9QyVgKWZEYnYzPICqXGYZjPrJBegDtffhrAZm01ez5lP5EgafJVBQpaKBlEzqrAp2MLqL7B7WLQP7NKsr5Jyk5jdx5An1WoZCf6bgsoyVAB0k_OaHokqM02umIlmqoG4OqUyzYMmzmt7TdKXHCPJbtNfw=s1053" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1053" data-original-width="828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIgbJkRaQT-kumD2QLF1NtoB8zqrjb6JnXw9QyVgKWZEYnYzPICqXGYZjPrJBegDtffhrAZm01ez5lP5EgafJVBQpaKBlEzqrAp2MLqL7B7WLQP7NKsr5Jyk5jdx5An1WoZCf6bgsoyVAB0k_OaHokqM02umIlmqoG4OqUyzYMmzmt7TdKXHCPJbtNfw=s320" width="252" /></a></div><br /><p>This is another pretty basic top but I love the boat neckline and the lantern sleeves. The pattern doesn't require fabric with a lot of stretch so you could use a Ponte, a French Terry or a beautiful sweater knit to make this. The size range is 0 to 26, accommodating a bust up to 54".</p><p>I made this pattern twice and I wear both tops all the time. My first one was made with a Liverpool remnant and the second is a gorgeous navy sweater knit.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEnUkqNr6v9jcGaIxyZBgfcFXZn-2DNgSlZb1uAAdcd-D_S-_yMaMtO5iT1jzcXvqHytnxue9F06O5AMLfxHd1AB1w0FmI7DvDJUGU3wZwS6Of08xCEmWLjjZs8I4VGg8hLqYYknL6_iSe8yGCeEv06j2liwivYyw3Ei3ixpnvpNVRtR2Nz2n7rQU2qg=s3302" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3302" data-original-width="2003" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEnUkqNr6v9jcGaIxyZBgfcFXZn-2DNgSlZb1uAAdcd-D_S-_yMaMtO5iT1jzcXvqHytnxue9F06O5AMLfxHd1AB1w0FmI7DvDJUGU3wZwS6Of08xCEmWLjjZs8I4VGg8hLqYYknL6_iSe8yGCeEv06j2liwivYyw3Ei3ixpnvpNVRtR2Nz2n7rQU2qg=s320" width="194" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4kGpj7Hh9swlUrUWIsTXLP79oFOi-0LUsQPI1aeuwB7gKtdWe7orYhOE01uoti2hGhXB9GVi1xUxgj_t-vsd5ZBZjk89NNxAxIz3hifte_jFZCLkZGKkhHdghX36YWuMZBP2no21nSgWMjucL5rqS93rXVVWj8U1euVGIpk22LsGFPA3vhv0DknWYGA=s3774" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3774" data-original-width="2251" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4kGpj7Hh9swlUrUWIsTXLP79oFOi-0LUsQPI1aeuwB7gKtdWe7orYhOE01uoti2hGhXB9GVi1xUxgj_t-vsd5ZBZjk89NNxAxIz3hifte_jFZCLkZGKkhHdghX36YWuMZBP2no21nSgWMjucL5rqS93rXVVWj8U1euVGIpk22LsGFPA3vhv0DknWYGA=s320" width="191" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://helensclosetpatterns.com/product/arden-pants/" target="_blank">Arden Pants by Helen's Closet</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLSCE80XxRUPmdGGb33c4RfC39kw-Rca6h0on-Egn4zEkx5LWzRmqma4QrcH3S4Yy3R-5A863Qn2hybE5lTa0mibQj74JsPgVKfN8ERZGUdgDyYaNx3kR-vI8her2cov8eZx-BBj1h52l2KNhgG8mS7tVtUv4F4omfvDtameTZ6oBooZgMQ7KPKEPW2g=s1042" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1042" data-original-width="821" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLSCE80XxRUPmdGGb33c4RfC39kw-Rca6h0on-Egn4zEkx5LWzRmqma4QrcH3S4Yy3R-5A863Qn2hybE5lTa0mibQj74JsPgVKfN8ERZGUdgDyYaNx3kR-vI8her2cov8eZx-BBj1h52l2KNhgG8mS7tVtUv4F4omfvDtameTZ6oBooZgMQ7KPKEPW2g=s320" width="252" /></a></div><br /><p>The Arden pants are an elasticated waist pants with slanted pockets in the front and optional back patch pockets. They are very easy to sew and fit and can be made in a variety of light to medium weight fabrics. The pattern comes in sizes 0 to 30 to accommodate hips up to 58".</p><p>I made my pants in a size 18 based on my hip measurement. I'm pretty straight up and down - there isn't a large difference between my waist and my hips so the gathering of the elastic is pretty minimal on me. And because I never tuck in my tops, you basically can't tell these are elastic waist pants.</p><p>I made three pairs of Arden pants: one in a dark grey cotton twill, one in a brown stretch suiting (not my favourite!) and a gorgeous navy linen. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRx4ypEpU2J8ES69kEucaRYhxoBCaBFgsPPYuw4pOLhimQJ0aIbfy5zOSZqmQtJE_hn_dWdXxUYdELebjuUjRo4KARqPVgVWBhp20-tD1h1PClI_nHpW7-8XW4as4wnbs0fKSoka-D4aM1dBXsC6GnF2phZ3rLCMFhDOOZWuAnYvHO24zfl-PiCeoOgg=s3007" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3007" data-original-width="1897" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRx4ypEpU2J8ES69kEucaRYhxoBCaBFgsPPYuw4pOLhimQJ0aIbfy5zOSZqmQtJE_hn_dWdXxUYdELebjuUjRo4KARqPVgVWBhp20-tD1h1PClI_nHpW7-8XW4as4wnbs0fKSoka-D4aM1dBXsC6GnF2phZ3rLCMFhDOOZWuAnYvHO24zfl-PiCeoOgg=s320" width="202" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCQNhtIHxeYZCFbLsoO4tVTTJ1e4Dw_JpBHSW_BcyzAhdjQ3_cGR2Ksk7H_AtfcIRNt14fStcN8I03UdzigmZb3Wfomcwx0Z3WeHWTWUnJFq18crsCHcnWjAaalQa9FOpfbBELEMzecLh4erkHlG-zWogLo7lLyr2Cub7IRd5WnbntiZPVBWvcW8S_pg=s2636" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2636" data-original-width="1858" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCQNhtIHxeYZCFbLsoO4tVTTJ1e4Dw_JpBHSW_BcyzAhdjQ3_cGR2Ksk7H_AtfcIRNt14fStcN8I03UdzigmZb3Wfomcwx0Z3WeHWTWUnJFq18crsCHcnWjAaalQa9FOpfbBELEMzecLh4erkHlG-zWogLo7lLyr2Cub7IRd5WnbntiZPVBWvcW8S_pg=s320" width="226" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhysjMPWSW6R2erRQKkwYmcnMz8K5kbHSkGZ03tsroze3BAfbPL9pmpuM9mtyAQPBocUAkcVuAFq0zcJ3D1PHUQz6HTLKodNGidI1rcUf1nfR-b8ARKUSrthxEwjFPzUPSeWjRrROxDNgSTZawELEUeSMlvAVFuS8nKgaQDUMV5eryyM3UtgCOLxTvJJw=s2694" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2694" data-original-width="1316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhysjMPWSW6R2erRQKkwYmcnMz8K5kbHSkGZ03tsroze3BAfbPL9pmpuM9mtyAQPBocUAkcVuAFq0zcJ3D1PHUQz6HTLKodNGidI1rcUf1nfR-b8ARKUSrthxEwjFPzUPSeWjRrROxDNgSTZawELEUeSMlvAVFuS8nKgaQDUMV5eryyM3UtgCOLxTvJJw=s320" width="156" /></a></div><br /><p>And those are my favourite patterns to sew in the Winter - but if I'm honest, they are some of my favourite patterns to sew all year 'round!</p><p>Do you have a "tried and true" pattern you keep going back to over and over again? Please let me know in the comments.</p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-43512521008847394042022-02-04T07:00:00.001-05:002022-02-04T07:00:00.167-05:00One-Eyed Monsters in the Living Room<p>My hubby and I decided to buy some new living room furniture for Christmas. A new beautiful dark grey couch and chair as well as new end tables. Now we have seven grand-children and I would like the new furniture to stay new-looking for a while so we protected the new couch and chair with a stain-resistant treatment and I decided to make two table toppers for the tables.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikcAh3DngcmT_fRCcWo_XSZP4aQNGpbIWB52tk1PUYT5rTfl2i-tGgGVi0ZIvdKFxNajAA7xx8-iXa5faqWPXBeB844rktVXfM5q73NfbO3xbZ6ospIT0Khjde6haE3WH6rCKSlQZ1dLAMIzKizMjEDICBQeDDYq5jWFh6eRreRiAi2FmeylT1GysaWg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikcAh3DngcmT_fRCcWo_XSZP4aQNGpbIWB52tk1PUYT5rTfl2i-tGgGVi0ZIvdKFxNajAA7xx8-iXa5faqWPXBeB844rktVXfM5q73NfbO3xbZ6ospIT0Khjde6haE3WH6rCKSlQZ1dLAMIzKizMjEDICBQeDDYq5jWFh6eRreRiAi2FmeylT1GysaWg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The pattern I used to make these is One-Eyed Monsters from Cheryl Brickey's book <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Just-One-Charm-Pack-Quilts/dp/1644030845/ref=asc_df_1644030845/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459366638388&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9772105788928195886&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000434&hvtargid=pla-1014068535539&psc=1" target="_blank">"Just One Charm Pack Quilts"</a>. I got the book for free because I was a tester for Cheryl.</p><p>I obviously didn't make a full quilt from the pattern - I pieced four blocks, sewed two of them together and added borders to make the top large enough to cover the table (20" x 27").</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOUiYEWc2v94YlBFsNKcoMU3Umwfdzhilp-ViHmguhoRVJyDmCiwVZwCm24IUbt93xr8huz9kzJSo3HocYwAJovBleoaVdrGFBoMB4y4b_DbYADQwWBd_tKx4fF5UlknSEGsYA1upGk9ZAYnZbv6gIDniayxkVqf6ZY7nQdu1lhBGvngSn124PfrvQEg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOUiYEWc2v94YlBFsNKcoMU3Umwfdzhilp-ViHmguhoRVJyDmCiwVZwCm24IUbt93xr8huz9kzJSo3HocYwAJovBleoaVdrGFBoMB4y4b_DbYADQwWBd_tKx4fF5UlknSEGsYA1upGk9ZAYnZbv6gIDniayxkVqf6ZY7nQdu1lhBGvngSn124PfrvQEg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The fabrics are Kona Black, Kona Charcoal (blocks and binding), Kona Dove (background) and an orange fat quarter from my stash. The back is a cotton print I bought on sale from Fabricville a while ago. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRWbupRg9DrkV4BXGfJIsjGRd_t7m4TWDtAiDgrB40Hez0UI-n6rKGs8rtgUGXpt7e6Kc6aTcS2cO7qIsJqkkQiQPnUjkOxNS9nCESTc4F0cFQgrneKOfuGQnqafLCRCx81Ya4zEXLsFRKeo-Ojrbbv1csgTyRrMwSQV2GIkWm7WLYHPl7GjZnbGnshQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRWbupRg9DrkV4BXGfJIsjGRd_t7m4TWDtAiDgrB40Hez0UI-n6rKGs8rtgUGXpt7e6Kc6aTcS2cO7qIsJqkkQiQPnUjkOxNS9nCESTc4F0cFQgrneKOfuGQnqafLCRCx81Ya4zEXLsFRKeo-Ojrbbv1csgTyRrMwSQV2GIkWm7WLYHPl7GjZnbGnshQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>I stitched some straight lines in a grid for the quilting. I didn't use a ruler or tape - I basically used the seams as guidelines and eyeballed everything.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAFmdHpDy75z0RrRa9mvMq6cIC_4nGpj8DNj7M3DBj-6J8SNBdotEXrIvnRgNkxd3Vudi63fkx6PXteegmEtZcrg8zAtjmEfT1QbYV7P7slyjlkqCgKGQiUHZv65TCHaJX2dAETfrB8u7AIOCf8vC1_3fuDzCIaDtzYhYw0G6a97sJdKu2ITRBdBlFNg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAFmdHpDy75z0RrRa9mvMq6cIC_4nGpj8DNj7M3DBj-6J8SNBdotEXrIvnRgNkxd3Vudi63fkx6PXteegmEtZcrg8zAtjmEfT1QbYV7P7slyjlkqCgKGQiUHZv65TCHaJX2dAETfrB8u7AIOCf8vC1_3fuDzCIaDtzYhYw0G6a97sJdKu2ITRBdBlFNg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZqtps2cRPZXsa5c-24YPwEgy7IIQ87tURNwiU8UIBORhENDwpEaRs7Xs4Qic7JBuZ9GUAbbjMkynSTj8vM78YKvWvvT1EvuECNXMaff1GxIkTVj7VGURRB-sZpbCNinawp2XjDOjPuZ1IyvorT-IkXJpUE8oPMHg_hHRQfeqfieTp_-if3zo9c80m5Q=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZqtps2cRPZXsa5c-24YPwEgy7IIQ87tURNwiU8UIBORhENDwpEaRs7Xs4Qic7JBuZ9GUAbbjMkynSTj8vM78YKvWvvT1EvuECNXMaff1GxIkTVj7VGURRB-sZpbCNinawp2XjDOjPuZ1IyvorT-IkXJpUE8oPMHg_hHRQfeqfieTp_-if3zo9c80m5Q=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>I think my new table toppers look really cool and I couldn't be happier with the results.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCOSeKe3yhVUCRXRIEIp-lRuDVZOCa5e9ldk3EElo1Di7GfE57z0VMpExP7ZIsPIO_2fYTZHvZsQ_q0ID4B8iUqoDiaHJ8r2KGV2A_6M-pS1gCetUSq98OVF22mxdlvdSXfflm1l69ZhB1vmWxknV_46kMWd9wssqMzXzYwQzmcj07gg_s-kNyGdL35g=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCOSeKe3yhVUCRXRIEIp-lRuDVZOCa5e9ldk3EElo1Di7GfE57z0VMpExP7ZIsPIO_2fYTZHvZsQ_q0ID4B8iUqoDiaHJ8r2KGV2A_6M-pS1gCetUSq98OVF22mxdlvdSXfflm1l69ZhB1vmWxknV_46kMWd9wssqMzXzYwQzmcj07gg_s-kNyGdL35g=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-32283012577431912162022-02-01T07:00:00.003-05:002022-02-01T07:00:00.167-05:00Pretty in Pluses Baby Quilt<p>My boss, who's also a dear friend, is going to be a grand-mother this month. I waited to find out the sex of the baby and the nursery colours before I started planning the quilt. And once I had that information, I started pulling fabric and looking for a pattern to showcase the beautiful prints.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVugvlNa68r0MOUlpLU9s64ctxUtCVicULlkj2ndMlsCfkAMhX8fcUEKDeo0tVJwMB6RAEfe9B1SkqfbsTGvKKjqEQzB14IHqBOlruQbm-cDravFnBl2egDN1C1J6snWdlNdu6u5t0WLoN_6qLrltonZpda1OGmo7Wbt3iCtxSj54bsebjhyBmxdULCw=s3504" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3504" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVugvlNa68r0MOUlpLU9s64ctxUtCVicULlkj2ndMlsCfkAMhX8fcUEKDeo0tVJwMB6RAEfe9B1SkqfbsTGvKKjqEQzB14IHqBOlruQbm-cDravFnBl2egDN1C1J6snWdlNdu6u5t0WLoN_6qLrltonZpda1OGmo7Wbt3iCtxSj54bsebjhyBmxdULCw=w345-h400" width="345" /></a></div><br /><p>The pattern I used is <a href="https://shop.quiltpatternmart.com/products/pretty-in-pluses" target="_blank">Pretty in Pluses</a> by Michelle Cain (From Bolt to Beauty). The pattern comes in three sizes: baby, throw and twin. I made the baby quilt and it finished at 40.5" x 48.5".</p><p>The instructions are really clear and this was a lot of fun to sew. </p><p>The baby quilt size doesn't require a lot of fabric at all. The 1.5 yard for the background is Kona Ash (although the really bad light of winter is making it look much, much darker). I used fat quarters from my stash for the blocks and had enough leftover to piece a binding.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNtu55uSNLDjg95YJgpKMs0IRMpB719rWT6lvx4QnPkOMywrjAfNl5KiEVAbNj9_siojmVvx5qoint-HE8KBsUj0E8wOJCLK7AyOWUlPNNKMSRQWvKoFJ9rdOd_N-UG5tcZ3yzBYgoMDdDohC2UqORp34xE7ohg_u94xvZ5FpRKuFdD44tCb6Z1FyTZQ=s3020" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3020" data-original-width="3016" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNtu55uSNLDjg95YJgpKMs0IRMpB719rWT6lvx4QnPkOMywrjAfNl5KiEVAbNj9_siojmVvx5qoint-HE8KBsUj0E8wOJCLK7AyOWUlPNNKMSRQWvKoFJ9rdOd_N-UG5tcZ3yzBYgoMDdDohC2UqORp34xE7ohg_u94xvZ5FpRKuFdD44tCb6Z1FyTZQ=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The back is a sheet I purchased. It's a really pretty pink print with unicorns and it's very soft. I thought it would be perfect for a baby.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXQZt4_QGlnVsnoYs7y4gfkxf1A4qEGELHl9ze7Rw2slZbyPuLHiYSw8m-uiizH_fdFcQCwBWCvsEnUuk4zeS8tdA8nmaeuXe3Es8MOfAm9wOlEBI2W-8WzMgxQXhbGMmCGsykojn4Oh_lbJkzZG_5DKvDuC37gC1zwFq6f_Y-E4xI21MwZ8xVwqPwrw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXQZt4_QGlnVsnoYs7y4gfkxf1A4qEGELHl9ze7Rw2slZbyPuLHiYSw8m-uiizH_fdFcQCwBWCvsEnUuk4zeS8tdA8nmaeuXe3Es8MOfAm9wOlEBI2W-8WzMgxQXhbGMmCGsykojn4Oh_lbJkzZG_5DKvDuC37gC1zwFq6f_Y-E4xI21MwZ8xVwqPwrw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>I kept the quilting really simple by stitching wavy horizontal lines with the walking foot. I used a light grey Aurifil thread which blends in almost perfectly in both the background and the prints in the blocks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkt92jn3YizP0GKit4YiCRfr66iu71wCEyBmB0Y_uBAhN9wg3R9W9Zu2jqL9G89Oh5KucPzg6k9NqJtNVXyKTsiyR-hbiJvgqJxjFqK0FvT8IVbABUfP-ihwnzf5GgDmrBSfz2UpaS3d3kZ9Gskx0FpQ2peFxLHhDEGnEeugWwM1ge6crMTM3InKUARQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkt92jn3YizP0GKit4YiCRfr66iu71wCEyBmB0Y_uBAhN9wg3R9W9Zu2jqL9G89Oh5KucPzg6k9NqJtNVXyKTsiyR-hbiJvgqJxjFqK0FvT8IVbABUfP-ihwnzf5GgDmrBSfz2UpaS3d3kZ9Gskx0FpQ2peFxLHhDEGnEeugWwM1ge6crMTM3InKUARQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>I'm really pleased with the finished quilt and I hope the mother-to-be likes it. I'm hoping to have it delivered to her this week.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6Yotlh17CP5zkeYrzu3i7fCVn4dDgSsVj3m8lVkJV45bxM52Mc2XO_rgsy1W7Cstz4OCH2WBxPAF8JBSLJ3b6KVzF5RWJnW0MDtpM1OKewmx2ijJAV0mK4Cu_yARVL4J-qg3cty_lf-c2Dts9pgAvVlZJE90G2ubC-Scc9iQIPV6xp0YpAtN8T0XqDA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6Yotlh17CP5zkeYrzu3i7fCVn4dDgSsVj3m8lVkJV45bxM52Mc2XO_rgsy1W7Cstz4OCH2WBxPAF8JBSLJ3b6KVzF5RWJnW0MDtpM1OKewmx2ijJAV0mK4Cu_yARVL4J-qg3cty_lf-c2Dts9pgAvVlZJE90G2ubC-Scc9iQIPV6xp0YpAtN8T0XqDA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-88399550078146719592022-01-27T22:07:00.000-05:002022-01-27T22:07:34.365-05:00True Romance Bishop Sleeve Top - Pattern Review<p>I'm always looking for cute and professional tops now that I'm working from home (there are currently no plans to send us back to the office) and I think I found a really good one in the <a href="https://patternemporium.com/products/true-romance-bishop-sleeve-top" target="_blank">True Romance Bishop Sleeve Top by Pattern Emporium</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-0Ok0i4UO0sUcafcdzv8pMH_uTe7yqFeoHSCuPmqfqWHoUuljy1mya80HavtGNiANS7DzvIShGeiR7QYv2sXwm4Zr9DBFS3KfQpq57LRz_0B4UslqFVLsovdlLHGqO2UlSt4z0gbIDgkHWg8FnTyWPrrONS-J6oLAPZlbUV4Hn2GjYkLaNM8WdqK5Qw=s2286" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2286" data-original-width="1618" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-0Ok0i4UO0sUcafcdzv8pMH_uTe7yqFeoHSCuPmqfqWHoUuljy1mya80HavtGNiANS7DzvIShGeiR7QYv2sXwm4Zr9DBFS3KfQpq57LRz_0B4UslqFVLsovdlLHGqO2UlSt4z0gbIDgkHWg8FnTyWPrrONS-J6oLAPZlbUV4Hn2GjYkLaNM8WdqK5Qw=w283-h400" width="283" /></a></div><br /><p>This is a boatneck top with many different sleeve finishes - 5 in fact - and 4 different hems. You can make this top with a bottom band at the waist, at the hips, leave it unbanded or simply turn the hem up like you would a tee.</p><p>I made the dramatic cuffed sleeves with the tee hem. My measurements put me in a size 20 and that is what I went with. The pattern does not come in a very large size range: 6 to 22. It will accommodate a bust from 29.5" to 45.25" and hips from 33.5" to 49.25".</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1CtbGnazvF7PmA-I-ce6IMlXSXkj02t6E_Uc29bVdmX6KmgqXUaFC66wNVelrkv4HvStLWhZ_iRkq6rnWXDj7j1zh7bew_7bjGRR-SDNkSA9Vx60xsA308t_qS63ZNQy7sYajSY8Sa_Y8DGz9QZC5Fcp5khxHVdIUlplF-peevx2EPCm9W1My7VUMbg=s2307" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2307" data-original-width="1775" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1CtbGnazvF7PmA-I-ce6IMlXSXkj02t6E_Uc29bVdmX6KmgqXUaFC66wNVelrkv4HvStLWhZ_iRkq6rnWXDj7j1zh7bew_7bjGRR-SDNkSA9Vx60xsA308t_qS63ZNQy7sYajSY8Sa_Y8DGz9QZC5Fcp5khxHVdIUlplF-peevx2EPCm9W1My7VUMbg=w308-h400" width="308" /></a></div><br /><p>The fabric suggestions for the pattern include anything with at least 50-100% horizontal stretch and a little bit of vertical stretch. You could use rayon or viscose jersey, bamboo jersey or double brushed poly. I chose a beautiful <a href="https://www.minerva.com/mp/1057173/ity-silky-stretch-knit-fabric-black-red" target="_blank">ITY from Minerva.com</a>.</p><p>Pattern Emporium patterns have a number of really good features: they offer a printing guide to avoid printing pages you won't need for the version you're making, they display a large number of tester photos so you can see the garment on a variety of bodies and they even provide hacks and mashes you can make with their patterns.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8gt8hPbRG-phOfwNeMBqLDnSKbEhwNKXzGlINwhqxgLlxJbl_iacp6xmhGThQXMEyDQGP7exRDeyT8VFgc-YYy9VC7xbTL_VWDU9nR2AR4x2wJYuCfDjCLM_NQeUL88YnPyBkQyG6fqysWP5u2aEDt0i2Uji4FT0UxN8n7IMDTzqg7_PN680ukuVEIg=s2193" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2193" data-original-width="1715" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8gt8hPbRG-phOfwNeMBqLDnSKbEhwNKXzGlINwhqxgLlxJbl_iacp6xmhGThQXMEyDQGP7exRDeyT8VFgc-YYy9VC7xbTL_VWDU9nR2AR4x2wJYuCfDjCLM_NQeUL88YnPyBkQyG6fqysWP5u2aEDt0i2Uji4FT0UxN8n7IMDTzqg7_PN680ukuVEIg=w313-h400" width="313" /></a></div><br /><p>The instructions for this pattern are really good (like all of the Pattern Emporium patterns I've made so far) with lots of pictures. The only little thing I thought was strange is how the pattern has you assemble the cuffs. And that is definitely something I'm going to do differently next time.</p><p>And there will be a next time! I have a viscose jersey in my stash that would look really good as this top.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0ckrP2zdQHpsxIWvOeHLsS0vzDVhBsWrqGowYd18qbEXc0JU9k3FIuztc-Qo1wetq95fxiE4Ca1gYJD99a1wcY1ZcR2WViSMQIihNuNuZ1LaMpvH0TOKepGlbRXDITZ45dGvZrIiy8Wf433CeIePl-wEXsxTjznq7hV2WRCcrvuL_Irf1zHingooZNA=s2366" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2366" data-original-width="1627" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0ckrP2zdQHpsxIWvOeHLsS0vzDVhBsWrqGowYd18qbEXc0JU9k3FIuztc-Qo1wetq95fxiE4Ca1gYJD99a1wcY1ZcR2WViSMQIihNuNuZ1LaMpvH0TOKepGlbRXDITZ45dGvZrIiy8Wf433CeIePl-wEXsxTjznq7hV2WRCcrvuL_Irf1zHingooZNA=w275-h400" width="275" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-80477519622269046142022-01-21T07:12:00.000-05:002022-01-21T07:12:34.613-05:00My Latest Fabric Haul<p>Over the Holidays, Blackbird Fabrics had a remnant sale and I managed to get a few pieces. Blackbird Fabrics is one of my favourite fabric shop - it's based in Canada, the quality is top-notch and it's a small business owned by a woman. They have a really good selection of fabric and I've placed many orders with them - and I've always been satisfied with their products.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixzaAb4SABkT77CtuVg1QUGUe1rC0LYg3KJt3Y975VFNdgqJDB2rLpxVECdOde1-CyK7YB-HqNIosbvKkkTbMPxWc11Q0QAs4DqBUaPmgaJdQyvnHEOaBdZ-ZuLcAGSXJxZbUALUC4ZqqV7mYQx1gqggO4qdQJ6mJVpu2Ex4mzCeBOY_GJ-27eJ53udA=s3272" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3272" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixzaAb4SABkT77CtuVg1QUGUe1rC0LYg3KJt3Y975VFNdgqJDB2rLpxVECdOde1-CyK7YB-HqNIosbvKkkTbMPxWc11Q0QAs4DqBUaPmgaJdQyvnHEOaBdZ-ZuLcAGSXJxZbUALUC4ZqqV7mYQx1gqggO4qdQJ6mJVpu2Ex4mzCeBOY_GJ-27eJ53udA=w370-h400" width="370" /></a></div><br /><p>I thought I'd document my purchase here and if the fabric is still available, provide you with the links. I also have a video on <a href="https://youtu.be/SJDbYOZg4Tg" target="_blank">YouTube </a>all about this small fabric haul.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwMBktvR0fJX0wDKXK3Rseu3Xjs4v40KFH91kFkbJZNem5yt7uEcoy_n__PDHPJdDe-X7RKRKZwgaDAeJoAyuhjOwEx1IslyjoIX2ZYVnQ3kc0qBtrYoDpyd5w3YUBhztk1yKEvqmYKbKXxku6nNEraJZ3JA2Q7lex2rNYZ7ByHMAjhx6nR4Cm77aU4A=s3033" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3033" data-original-width="2936" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwMBktvR0fJX0wDKXK3Rseu3Xjs4v40KFH91kFkbJZNem5yt7uEcoy_n__PDHPJdDe-X7RKRKZwgaDAeJoAyuhjOwEx1IslyjoIX2ZYVnQ3kc0qBtrYoDpyd5w3YUBhztk1yKEvqmYKbKXxku6nNEraJZ3JA2Q7lex2rNYZ7ByHMAjhx6nR4Cm77aU4A=s320" width="310" /></a></div><br /><p>The first fabric is a r<a href="https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/products/alchemy-rayon-blend-satin-pale-pink?_pos=1&_sid=73f539f7c&_ss=r" target="_blank">ayon blend satin in a pale pink</a>. This remnant piece is 0.6 meter. My plan for this fabric is to make sleep masks. I found <a href="https://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2015/07/how-to-make-eye-mask-free-pattern.html" target="_blank">a pattern on the Tilly and the Buttons website</a> and it looks pretty straightforward. I should be able to a few masks with this much fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFKPS1j9sXO8FHp5qiCNb2gQ6Gsz0X1zUQKbtBkfvovxVSybYp0RgsGFLoxewfBjy3GeLyQiMjRJS0JItD7j-hBtduJKyV9eLnKSW8T9DU5ax7HH0DE_4GnDHyD8mxW9VDbmvYA4Y_Go-qjl4Gp49DqlYgG10YWgSl0FRvvCluTTHagR2cxS39RtWgfQ=s3111" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3111" data-original-width="2824" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFKPS1j9sXO8FHp5qiCNb2gQ6Gsz0X1zUQKbtBkfvovxVSybYp0RgsGFLoxewfBjy3GeLyQiMjRJS0JItD7j-hBtduJKyV9eLnKSW8T9DU5ax7HH0DE_4GnDHyD8mxW9VDbmvYA4Y_Go-qjl4Gp49DqlYgG10YWgSl0FRvvCluTTHagR2cxS39RtWgfQ=s320" width="290" /></a></div><br /><p>This is a very lightweight merlot and white cotton lawn. I have 1.3 meters of this fabric which should be enough for a sleeveless top for the Summer. I'm thinking this would make a really nice <a href="https://helensclosetpatterns.com/product/ashton-top-pdf-pattern/" target="_blank">Ashton Top</a> (by Helen's Closet). This fabric is only 42" wide so I doubt I would be able to get anything with sleeves to fit on it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6QDgsa9k0lU57XWyubnqiEApQwTZI5gA7gnPXlJYk74-xHLR47fpC8NyT_gSrAjJEf3Ks5KGuiMlCU6HCVpJBd6YhCgH2sJYgwl1ELm28SDFCp-KR-IJE8NiLFLI4TkAlUGudk9_4RqQtYrrQt9TqNZfM2yUZCyepQv_0prDrZ3_q10KsxhE_we1JRA=s3131" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3131" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6QDgsa9k0lU57XWyubnqiEApQwTZI5gA7gnPXlJYk74-xHLR47fpC8NyT_gSrAjJEf3Ks5KGuiMlCU6HCVpJBd6YhCgH2sJYgwl1ELm28SDFCp-KR-IJE8NiLFLI4TkAlUGudk9_4RqQtYrrQt9TqNZfM2yUZCyepQv_0prDrZ3_q10KsxhE_we1JRA=s320" width="309" /></a></div><br /><p>This next fabric is a bamboo and cotton stretch fleece in the colour Jewel. I have two pieces - one is 0.6 meter and the other is 0.9 meter. This fabric is incredibly soft on the wrong side. It would make a vey nice and cozy sweatshirt such as the <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/sloane-sweater" target="_blank">Love Notions Sloane Sweater</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7prb2dlom7TrNq5N-kiTBYXoR7Wh_zmx2I2EboTzhViEKicCZ4cBRb2lX7yRob6hJIhYp-mkL4lkPrUsdhYX7X14k2P2Jkliab7mEqHEjwMghbLn_VsA2GwIqwW-Lixpl-ODHdQJ6sTNoeXmFiFHFU-TfWSk5555cRfYNfcvQ3EeCH4-eWES-PAo_lA=s3151" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3151" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7prb2dlom7TrNq5N-kiTBYXoR7Wh_zmx2I2EboTzhViEKicCZ4cBRb2lX7yRob6hJIhYp-mkL4lkPrUsdhYX7X14k2P2Jkliab7mEqHEjwMghbLn_VsA2GwIqwW-Lixpl-ODHdQJ6sTNoeXmFiFHFU-TfWSk5555cRfYNfcvQ3EeCH4-eWES-PAo_lA=s320" width="307" /></a></div><br /><p>This is a Tencel and organic cotton French Terry in the colour Spruce. I also have two remnant pieces of this fabric totalling 1.5 meter. This fabric is really soft on the outside and has the loopy texture on the back. My daughter has already requested that I make her a hoodie with this fabric and I decided to go with the <a href="https://patternemporium.com/products/unwind-sweater-jumper-hoodie-turtle-neck-tshirt-sweatshirt" target="_blank">Unwind Sweater by Pattern Emporium</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrM4-9kpR45uDoos-jrDAbnsDbNnDgbV_Jz9AfM51BElXQzHDbtWDlKvEdFcCX7kYNtCZcfI0ujtuLrdT-Gcr_EKpI3Qu-jc3HmOIlgZ_D7tMK2tbN9mScIfgBHCm0FC6TRK7EGGLPHVeBwLULgm_45EGAW9tDBjffGp6Rqlm7lKmwNiBqOZwvnbgUjA=s3124" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3124" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrM4-9kpR45uDoos-jrDAbnsDbNnDgbV_Jz9AfM51BElXQzHDbtWDlKvEdFcCX7kYNtCZcfI0ujtuLrdT-Gcr_EKpI3Qu-jc3HmOIlgZ_D7tMK2tbN9mScIfgBHCm0FC6TRK7EGGLPHVeBwLULgm_45EGAW9tDBjffGp6Rqlm7lKmwNiBqOZwvnbgUjA=s320" width="310" /></a></div><br /><p>This one is a black and white windowpane print on a yard-dyed cotton. I have a 1.4 meter piece of it (and it's also 42" wide) and I've already decided that this will become an Ashton Top (by Helen's Closet). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhn3aomxd2zbFnybN-i3OG2C_02seTqYDEraiFBoQmpPvyrsFrrtbSIXolefr4HVASQ77vxHPVoPZC_TTs8cTNek-Kr9HROz8gZfAIPnm5xMHX5PSzS5jUBNXIysj33fNPHi7KHvCPNKUsjVyPVSLH1_-zuMvGWTOyejIXw4NhTsRDpGB5jNPk_y4Cviw=s2963" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2963" data-original-width="2948" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhn3aomxd2zbFnybN-i3OG2C_02seTqYDEraiFBoQmpPvyrsFrrtbSIXolefr4HVASQ77vxHPVoPZC_TTs8cTNek-Kr9HROz8gZfAIPnm5xMHX5PSzS5jUBNXIysj33fNPHi7KHvCPNKUsjVyPVSLH1_-zuMvGWTOyejIXw4NhTsRDpGB5jNPk_y4Cviw=s320" width="318" /></a></div><br /><p>The final piece of fabric is 2.8 meters of a <a href="https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/products/classic-cotton-muslin-natural?_pos=1&_sid=34e273942&_ss=r" target="_blank">natural cotton muslin</a>. I plan to use that inexpensive fabric to check the fit on a pair of pants I plan to make.</p><p>I won't be using all of these fabrics right away and I don't have definite plans for many of them, but these will be great additions to my dressmaking fabric stash - which isn't nearly as large as my quilting fabric stash. </p><p>Do you have suggestions for me? Do you know of a top pattern I could make with my narrower pieces of fabric?</p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-31137298371037590232022-01-08T16:02:00.000-05:002022-01-13T18:37:24.573-05:00My Make Nine Plans for 2022<p>I'm back! I sort of lost my sewjo last Fall due to new responsibilities at work and being extra tired at the end of the day. But the 2 weeks off over the Holidays did wonders for my energy levels and my desire to start sewing again. I even made a few things as gifts for Christmas!</p><p>I thought I would kick off 2022 by making some plans... some Make Nine plans to be exact. This challenge (and hashtag) has been all over Instagram the last few years and I really wanted to play along this year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSWo1k0N7nLrNCO5bkRAE4y8a4D_3QytXhYHIQWo1Nw_jJCsEG5udC9BpeHXkyrSlKKjzmA6IayebmbsoSbM6HUZcZhk4fuaBWYDBOncmcfhCMmDwc_dWu94Qt2KUmKt8Teh2uNOJyHc375Kb_fqpWDyKMpolyhWO4N8ri_M5jrCDelGA4WDcbixvvZQ=s1800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSWo1k0N7nLrNCO5bkRAE4y8a4D_3QytXhYHIQWo1Nw_jJCsEG5udC9BpeHXkyrSlKKjzmA6IayebmbsoSbM6HUZcZhk4fuaBWYDBOncmcfhCMmDwc_dWu94Qt2KUmKt8Teh2uNOJyHc375Kb_fqpWDyKMpolyhWO4N8ri_M5jrCDelGA4WDcbixvvZQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Without further ado, here are my Make 9 picks:</p><p>First row:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://quiltingjetgirl.com/product/pulsar-digital-quilt-pattern/" target="_blank">Pulsar Quilt by Quilting Jetgirl</a> - I've been wanting to make a queen size version of this quilt since I made the <a href="https://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/2021/08/a-crib-size-pulsar-quilt.html" target="_blank">baby quilt back in August 2021</a>. This one will be in five different shades of blue and will be gifted to my son.</li><li><a href="https://www.cashmerette.com/products/chilton-trench-coat-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">The Chilton Trench Coat by Cashmerette</a> - I really want to start making more involved garments this year and a trench coat will be very handy for the Spring and Fall seasons here. I haven't decided what fabric to use or in which colour but I'm excited to make this one.</li><li><a href="https://www.cashmerette.com/collections/size-12-32-patterns/products/stanton-hoodie-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">The Stanton Hoodie by Cashmerette</a> - When I purged my closet back in the fall, I couldn't believe I didn't own a black hoodie. This definitely needs to change. I already purchased the fabric for this one and I'm thinking it's going to happen very soon.</li></ul><div>Middle row:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://shop.kitchentablequilting.com/products/the-ella-quilt-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Ella Quilt by Kitchen Table Quilting</a> - My bedroom furniture needs new toppers. I <a href="https://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-ella-quilt-by-kitchen-table-quilting.html" target="_blank">made the Ella quilt already</a> and loved it. I plan on making 9 blocks and assembling them into four toppers (two for the dressers and two for the night tables). I haven't quite decided what fabric to use yet, but I went a little crazy on Boxing Day and have a pile of fabric coming my way. I'm sure there will be something in there I can use.</li><li><a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/octave-coat-xs-5x" target="_blank">The Octave Coat by Love Notions</a> - I've been wanting to make myself a winter coat for a long time now. But I'm more than a little intimidated so went for an easier pattern. I love the hood on the Octave and it only has one button so totally doable. I don't have fabric for this one and it definitely won't happen this winter, but I'll be working on it at the end of the Summer this year.</li><li><a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/uvita-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Uvita Top by Itch-to-Stitch</a> - I need a basic white long sleeved tee in my wardrobe and decided to go with the Uvita. </li></ul><div>Bottom row:</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.cashmerette.com/products/harrison-shirt-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Harrison Shirt by Cashmerette</a> - I signed-up for the Cashmerette class on shirt making and really, really want to make it now. I love shirts but find it so difficult to find ready-to-wear ones that fit me properly. It's time to start making them!</li><li><a href="https://www.peekaboopatternshop.com/bahama-mama-boy-shorts/" target="_blank">Bahama Mama Boy Shorts by Peek-a-Boo Patterns</a> - I really want to make myself a bathing suit for this Summer. I plan on using this pattern for the bottoms and a simple tank with a lined shelf-bra for the top.</li><li><a href="https://patternemporium.com/products/pdf-pattern-ladies-coco-wide-leg-pants" target="_blank">Coco Wide Leg Pants by Pattern Emporium</a> - I've never worn wide leg pants and I'm not at all sure they are going to look good on me, but I want to try them out for this Summer. They look so comfy and how awesome would they be in a cool, flowy rayon fabric? I already have the fabric for those but probably won't get started on them until the weather gets a little bit warmer.</li></ul><div>I'm pretty confident I can get all these done in the next year or so. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>So tell me - are you familiar with the Make 9 challenge and hashtag? Are you participating? I would love to know!</div><p></p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-50998550896205563412021-09-28T07:00:00.001-04:002021-09-28T07:00:00.356-04:00Scrappy Mod Quads<p>I can't remember when I purchased the Mod Quads pattern by Designs by jb. I think I was on Pinterest looking for ideas for scrappy quilt designs (I'm still desperate to bring my scrap bins under control) when I found it. I googled the pattern name and designer and was surprised to find no website for Designs by jb. Instead, I found an <a href="https://kallistiquilts.com/products/mod-quads-by-designs-by-jb" target="_blank">online shop</a> that sold it so I purchased the pattern from them.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/178173728990622698/" target="_blank">picture I had seen on Pinterest</a> looked nothing like the cover photo on the pattern. It was made up in black and white fabric with just a few pops of colours. I thought it was absolutely stunning. I had many black, grey and white scraps so decided to copy it and add splashes of aqua fabrics.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNq5cmEVlzC1GEMC38Aa6tWOSjnN2ssdKGaJqglYkARK2XJtp2rcqeln0cWCViEUToD_PYShqM3UDC9rjKR-x02oRdQWXYRCSe8t1-W8WA3L508sbC1_fB3dlhdMOxMe6Q768zWTv3ZRH/s3372/IMG_4016.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3372" data-original-width="2776" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNq5cmEVlzC1GEMC38Aa6tWOSjnN2ssdKGaJqglYkARK2XJtp2rcqeln0cWCViEUToD_PYShqM3UDC9rjKR-x02oRdQWXYRCSe8t1-W8WA3L508sbC1_fB3dlhdMOxMe6Q768zWTv3ZRH/w329-h400/IMG_4016.HEIC" width="329" /></a></div><br /><p>And I'm so happy with this quilt! Cutting the fabrics took a while, but the piecing went really quickly. I didn't obsess over which fabrics would go next to which - I just grabbed the squares and sewed them together as they came out of my cut pile.</p><p>To stick with the random nature of the quilt, I quilted it with wavy lines guided only by the seams that joined the rows together. The quilting took no time at all.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3RLGD-MAZZQNc-bmUPLyilMdQ3Em4rRHCLF-fyk0FyI7zvA3U30MfbY7wteub3KhGg-mFaBfO06OKUG93TmJHJXmKTkwXEJdrd_xzl7IPd8nJ6l8EhyaCmiSK90d4aApl-VWs9AaCqzh/s4032/IMG_4018.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3RLGD-MAZZQNc-bmUPLyilMdQ3Em4rRHCLF-fyk0FyI7zvA3U30MfbY7wteub3KhGg-mFaBfO06OKUG93TmJHJXmKTkwXEJdrd_xzl7IPd8nJ6l8EhyaCmiSK90d4aApl-VWs9AaCqzh/w300-h400/IMG_4018.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The backing is a black and white print I had in my stash and the binding is Kona Pond - a beautiful aqua colour.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63lMG7XvUmNSJHLPB-hjvJwyHCVdr2ztK0Mk3O1kRhXMgcJMpCn692zxvn3WM6UyX8YibR0y1yHKEYn1lAYMBKZA-Ft-VMCb_cxhbstFfqEIqbfyi28F_DdEeqDzHLDEFLS2H9v0JFkpg/s4032/IMG_4021.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63lMG7XvUmNSJHLPB-hjvJwyHCVdr2ztK0Mk3O1kRhXMgcJMpCn692zxvn3WM6UyX8YibR0y1yHKEYn1lAYMBKZA-Ft-VMCb_cxhbstFfqEIqbfyi28F_DdEeqDzHLDEFLS2H9v0JFkpg/w300-h400/IMG_4021.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0JZhLBZhScdeTmZb5QzXe8Zh-q8zSmoHzTgfxQjChYORs-Yulmcv2HPdCMryR7jaCN-TYvf4b0mZiMKcTGykE6CilxkKDDbFeV8rc1BWmjMRtt-w_Pgw0yqeBD3xeDKGSvkkuy3UzThQ/s3024/IMG_4024.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2666" data-original-width="3024" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0JZhLBZhScdeTmZb5QzXe8Zh-q8zSmoHzTgfxQjChYORs-Yulmcv2HPdCMryR7jaCN-TYvf4b0mZiMKcTGykE6CilxkKDDbFeV8rc1BWmjMRtt-w_Pgw0yqeBD3xeDKGSvkkuy3UzThQ/w400-h353/IMG_4024.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b>The details:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pattern designer: Design by jb (link to the pattern above)</li><li>Size: 48.5" x 60.5" </li><li>Difficulty: Easy</li><li>Instructions/construction: This is a very easy quilt to sew. The instructions aren't very detailed, but perhaps they really don't need to be.</li><li>Would I make this again? I'm not sure to be honest. I might!</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>I have no clear plans for this quilt. I made it simply because I desperately wanted to use up some of my black and white scraps. I'm happy that my bin of that particular colour is now closing!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTZRbqqNNfRAtiT8MPS-bj85a8qdeiGEQfov_T9O518WsmmKmSnSvg-CZACsY4Xklb9_-RSZ6O3oBEXhyphenhyphenFgYEjH18634F2xarheP2kPHiW7jxCsEfABVXjGK-qju1WdDPScH9t0p2gt7e/s2989/IMG_4020.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2989" data-original-width="2966" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTZRbqqNNfRAtiT8MPS-bj85a8qdeiGEQfov_T9O518WsmmKmSnSvg-CZACsY4Xklb9_-RSZ6O3oBEXhyphenhyphenFgYEjH18634F2xarheP2kPHiW7jxCsEfABVXjGK-qju1WdDPScH9t0p2gt7e/w398-h400/IMG_4020.HEIC" width="398" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-13443771658248604962021-09-03T07:00:00.001-04:002021-09-03T07:00:00.221-04:00Coin Flip Quilt Finish<p>Back in July, I participated in a book hop for Cheryl Brickey's new book Just One Charm Pack Quilts. You can read all about that quilt finish <a href="https://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/2021/07/just-one-charm-pack-quilts-book-hop.html" target="_blank">here</a>. But there were a number of other quilts I wanted to make from the book, and the first one of those was Coin Flip.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsJ8o3IeyFJ7A4ANdhbWuNFSHvcxNCp6630jFa5SX0e1kZjydNu47N0PE0pwwUltDMCNjVTSpSZUiMwJKrNButUGiqo5GUgGEqF0M-dkOZxNOqo3Mrp5cgK64c4-APq9AqPNQTxo0AOdx/s3098/IMG_3996.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3098" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsJ8o3IeyFJ7A4ANdhbWuNFSHvcxNCp6630jFa5SX0e1kZjydNu47N0PE0pwwUltDMCNjVTSpSZUiMwJKrNButUGiqo5GUgGEqF0M-dkOZxNOqo3Mrp5cgK64c4-APq9AqPNQTxo0AOdx/w390-h400/IMG_3996.HEIC" width="390" /></a></div><br /><p>I loved making this quilt! I used an older charm pack from 3 Sisters (Papillon) along with a solid teal fabric and Kona Dove as the background.</p><p>The backing is fabric I had leftover from a recent quilt finish.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSEVK9aWklCae20PqXDvEvJL1PgOZNlyIJAdtRwTl_nfV_hOkVftKnRXkWVyJkfYQX4_sk22soneC-MnhGEQvPk0DdijOJMm1CbRITEuXDoQ9iXJPUxU7x22jbgF6oCB7SKXWiQONqO5fi/s4032/IMG_4001.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSEVK9aWklCae20PqXDvEvJL1PgOZNlyIJAdtRwTl_nfV_hOkVftKnRXkWVyJkfYQX4_sk22soneC-MnhGEQvPk0DdijOJMm1CbRITEuXDoQ9iXJPUxU7x22jbgF6oCB7SKXWiQONqO5fi/w300-h400/IMG_4001.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>I quilted it with free-motion flowers in light grey thread which blends in perfectly with most of the fabrics. The texture is just amazing!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSt6f5gPqi-NHrrJcytbSB5N-Cojncm7q9rXL1K5oo4kEgLKRYxo_-UCJrDZYSiXMTSkUD5lCGmzDoGUStBPLKvdf9lj4OKyPgKuMfMqsfhZYsuA6a1cfQdbTzXmAaedr2WQyDWs5kR0sW/s4032/IMG_3998.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSt6f5gPqi-NHrrJcytbSB5N-Cojncm7q9rXL1K5oo4kEgLKRYxo_-UCJrDZYSiXMTSkUD5lCGmzDoGUStBPLKvdf9lj4OKyPgKuMfMqsfhZYsuA6a1cfQdbTzXmAaedr2WQyDWs5kR0sW/w300-h400/IMG_3998.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HxRNN77DZb2fZta-Cj4VAKTmA9AHUBeu4zkyxArkQ5ajF5p8bUAAvEUcOPXREjmS1cTis-DAei8sFad3Wp2L1Lbg1kQfOHBUVIOtVIoPf6hxft6OeCrdx5w4897pKobx8C1TvBBYvVMa/s4032/IMG_3999.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HxRNN77DZb2fZta-Cj4VAKTmA9AHUBeu4zkyxArkQ5ajF5p8bUAAvEUcOPXREjmS1cTis-DAei8sFad3Wp2L1Lbg1kQfOHBUVIOtVIoPf6hxft6OeCrdx5w4897pKobx8C1TvBBYvVMa/w300-h400/IMG_3999.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p><br /></p><b>The details:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pattern designer: <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Cheryl Brickey</a> (from the book <a href="https://www.blogger.com/#">Just One Charm Pack Quilts</a>)</li><li>Size: 46.5" square</li><li>Difficulty: Easy</li><li>Instructions/construction: Like every quilt in this book, the instructions are well written and very clear.</li><li>Would I make this again? Most definitely! This quilt finishes at 46.5" square, but you could easily make it bigger by making more blocks. </li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqpIBtrhyphenhyphenfJPNEfMeZ7KLGjNHK9CcTdmpfIjmNUzLbIxvP9lEKzTwPNa5OE89_4Jt9XHt4FC946SCYFVKIXiRRAcBAxm71ZHBUHv4qYjDknpBpwqTViLpdyrxeH0fGC_1rzXhVi0yxYeTG/s3519/IMG_4002.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3519" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqpIBtrhyphenhyphenfJPNEfMeZ7KLGjNHK9CcTdmpfIjmNUzLbIxvP9lEKzTwPNa5OE89_4Jt9XHt4FC946SCYFVKIXiRRAcBAxm71ZHBUHv4qYjDknpBpwqTViLpdyrxeH0fGC_1rzXhVi0yxYeTG/w344-h400/IMG_4002.HEIC" width="344" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-15691791041963760962021-08-20T07:00:00.001-04:002021-08-20T07:00:00.209-04:00A Crib Size Pulsar Quilt<p>I'm not a huge fan of the colour orange and yet, this is my fourth or fifth orange quilt now. Turns out my stash had quite a few orange fat quarters in it and I do like it with a black background, so when I made the decision to work on the <a href="https://quiltingjetgirl.com/product/pulsar-digital-quilt-pattern/" target="_blank">Pulsar quilt</a> and make a crib size quilt from it, I pulled four orange fat quarters and Kona Black.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsLe3OmWTseB7bvGNGY3XZ3iVsDR7LFvZfQ9RoyktsYTeuMMdYWNWVwRBQXPSwNWPIpafZTk52ywtTYFRIbar5CrhgsUWTOcma-GMDqvfVN32qxsk3vD1kYye-53Ph9JC5Kx7UpPkh27q/s2865/IMG_3971.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2794" data-original-width="2865" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsLe3OmWTseB7bvGNGY3XZ3iVsDR7LFvZfQ9RoyktsYTeuMMdYWNWVwRBQXPSwNWPIpafZTk52ywtTYFRIbar5CrhgsUWTOcma-GMDqvfVN32qxsk3vD1kYye-53Ph9JC5Kx7UpPkh27q/w400-h390/IMG_3971.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I cannot tell you how much I love this pattern! It was super fun to make and I just love the results. This design is so versatile, I can see it with a number of different background colours - or a monochromatic quilt with the background in navy blue and four different shades of blue. I am definitely going to make more quilts from this pattern.</p><p>I chose to make the crib size as my first version (the pattern provides instructions for crib, baby, lap, queen and king). And because it was a smaller quilt, I wanted to get a little fancier with the quilting. I stitched straight lines to frame the arrows and in each section created by the straight lines, I quilted swirls which I hadn't done in a really long time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik7DP0Dr2kTFSPkotSeOWy9YaLqelZVdQTJae2VlOsxQJyaR4b1a7tPk685q71x5dxS9LOvZ788u5NH-TOlaxz9YlQirsGB6DrzmMBVRjYsCcujRQ-RGEJOjpwSbo6YwX1tfkD9W0STJcW/s4032/IMG_3973.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik7DP0Dr2kTFSPkotSeOWy9YaLqelZVdQTJae2VlOsxQJyaR4b1a7tPk685q71x5dxS9LOvZ788u5NH-TOlaxz9YlQirsGB6DrzmMBVRjYsCcujRQ-RGEJOjpwSbo6YwX1tfkD9W0STJcW/w300-h400/IMG_3973.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>I ran out of black Aurifil thread (really need to order some!) so settled on a dark brown which I thought would blend in ok. It's not perfect, but I'm fine with that. And I'm very happy with the overall look of the quilting.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCH3_uAQe0WBw0hpwi-vGpmPWyLxagzOO30jEYE_Gx39BSFOL_IW4UJjRrjLHOYkOxeM4FyBABN03rLQ6OA03e80b1t1cmuTkf3cLTv50q7t63DrCKdsMWhvJbp3J4ks6TYtlZ_iBhwkGz/s4032/IMG_3974.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCH3_uAQe0WBw0hpwi-vGpmPWyLxagzOO30jEYE_Gx39BSFOL_IW4UJjRrjLHOYkOxeM4FyBABN03rLQ6OA03e80b1t1cmuTkf3cLTv50q7t63DrCKdsMWhvJbp3J4ks6TYtlZ_iBhwkGz/w300-h400/IMG_3974.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The binding is Kona Black and to piece the backing, I used leftover pieces from <a href="https://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/2021/08/plus-plus-quilt-for-marianne.html" target="_blank">the quilt I made my daughter</a> a few weeks ago.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6cOXG-UJA_fJyKhHOIkkzEUVcW_B09pHhWsUfMfl0Iv3_suNWoDE1fnAZCJYsN1iQ7cGnX6kRfGRajIbWAco-sMzugU7k2AqkS_VKpPsNHcRxcWY4NW4GQz5hZTOZ16eXzfskN2oGgWi-/s4032/IMG_3975.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6cOXG-UJA_fJyKhHOIkkzEUVcW_B09pHhWsUfMfl0Iv3_suNWoDE1fnAZCJYsN1iQ7cGnX6kRfGRajIbWAco-sMzugU7k2AqkS_VKpPsNHcRxcWY4NW4GQz5hZTOZ16eXzfskN2oGgWi-/w300-h400/IMG_3975.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b>The details:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pattern designer: <a href="https://quiltingjetgirl.com" target="_blank">The Quilting Jetgirl</a></li><li>Size: 36.5" square</li><li>Difficulty: Easy</li><li>Instructions/construction: Yvonne's instructions are impeccable. This is a really easy pattern to make and I love how the flying geese are pieced.</li><li>Would I make this again? Most definitely! I think a queen size version in blues would be amazing.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsb8PveR5q84eoBu4aWObEknCV_PKhiLC_Kdqfy2L3ND3SdaY4PT-3kOnrCZ-gE8FHMyNunGJ1Bdp4XG-o9eLMirNbQohDjwH1bqRCJ6fyx8szl1_d7mIUUVCERQgjuMfhcDLMj24vN3l/s4032/IMG_3977.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsb8PveR5q84eoBu4aWObEknCV_PKhiLC_Kdqfy2L3ND3SdaY4PT-3kOnrCZ-gE8FHMyNunGJ1Bdp4XG-o9eLMirNbQohDjwH1bqRCJ6fyx8szl1_d7mIUUVCERQgjuMfhcDLMj24vN3l/w300-h400/IMG_3977.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-85531970141320531752021-08-13T07:00:00.001-04:002021-08-13T07:00:00.228-04:00A Pillow Sham for Debbie<p>A few weeks ago, my very good friend Debbie asked me if I'd be able to make her a pillow sham inspired by a photo she had of Eddy Van Halen's guitar (she's a huge VH fan). Her birthday was coming up at the time (it has now just passed), so I started planning the make hoping to have it finished by then.</p><p>Here is the picture she sent me:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVtZ3iJWWUhNqtm4-EtPVlFAlGfAQPv6pLrkEyxjW_q-OexyzFIZm-xSel4-UGa6Cz7CUzrmZEYe-eDuChGzBmWxb84KsmCJG2Lq5mYd6orEGSf9ne_fYcDjjYuUAJKA4BHTVjEkjLvpd/s3021/IMG_3463.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3021" data-original-width="2501" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeVtZ3iJWWUhNqtm4-EtPVlFAlGfAQPv6pLrkEyxjW_q-OexyzFIZm-xSel4-UGa6Cz7CUzrmZEYe-eDuChGzBmWxb84KsmCJG2Lq5mYd6orEGSf9ne_fYcDjjYuUAJKA4BHTVjEkjLvpd/w331-h400/IMG_3463.HEIC" width="331" /></a></div><br /><p>And here is the pillow sham I made for her:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlvREoT2txxv-xpypdyQohP2-LluMz4xVGiDQ9PljdetUOitC2OkwBJ7FZqqsgjV_sWyZ73lDPWW_1G1NlPDyADKOTxVUHiHXrw4qfWvU_tdl6AfVm7YwolO61kMQWg94yW-AYqNhVWY3/s3024/IMG_3959.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2237" data-original-width="3024" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlvREoT2txxv-xpypdyQohP2-LluMz4xVGiDQ9PljdetUOitC2OkwBJ7FZqqsgjV_sWyZ73lDPWW_1G1NlPDyADKOTxVUHiHXrw4qfWvU_tdl6AfVm7YwolO61kMQWg94yW-AYqNhVWY3/w400-h296/IMG_3959.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I started with about half a yard of Kona Cardinal and used the slash and insert method to sew strips in white and black in various widths. I just kept doing that until I had a rectangle large enough to trim to 20" x 30".</p><p>Once I had it basted, I pulled my red Aurifil thread in 50 wt and quilted it with a square stipple. I really like the texture and it was super fun and easy to stitch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAfFxWOBeVsv7c1qahmtvTvvoBS3wh2mrunEqMmvp9BW4ugGWyV0zceHb0AEcbq7aqvVreqzS6vWU1ZN_vWWnL72NkW0whZ3PkJhLRlQaAW7PRy7AkoH3tr-yrOCQb-MEnCBe2RUCozi4/s3418/IMG_3962.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3418" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAfFxWOBeVsv7c1qahmtvTvvoBS3wh2mrunEqMmvp9BW4ugGWyV0zceHb0AEcbq7aqvVreqzS6vWU1ZN_vWWnL72NkW0whZ3PkJhLRlQaAW7PRy7AkoH3tr-yrOCQb-MEnCBe2RUCozi4/w354-h400/IMG_3962.HEIC" width="354" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hAMxTOxnDim7fScXnZ3crGyhWvWwIUci8WyNGY4OEHtwpK4MOtmtnEhBJIzResUgkM-F4JO7_TWIhwV5Ks6zvyFEOBFKPsEVDv5vq-g8f8YYr87E2tKJztGg-k8TO2r8UpQRkRiUbhkq/s4032/IMG_3960.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hAMxTOxnDim7fScXnZ3crGyhWvWwIUci8WyNGY4OEHtwpK4MOtmtnEhBJIzResUgkM-F4JO7_TWIhwV5Ks6zvyFEOBFKPsEVDv5vq-g8f8YYr87E2tKJztGg-k8TO2r8UpQRkRiUbhkq/w300-h400/IMG_3960.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>For the envelop back, I found two fat quarters of this Good Neighbor fabric collection I purchased a few years ago from Connecting Thread. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGsB8skLCrvoZA4VTjgCvqt3EFn1N2LkjhFJEv7Zsestje3iQrHPMbdS5rO-V_-M0l2-ypXy78ZOUa0ugFcMwTP-KOM6VswW3dLBSn9jdGpP6OL7vmlVPQMG1DwhT-rQqgNmtERXJ80hNl/s4032/IMG_3961.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGsB8skLCrvoZA4VTjgCvqt3EFn1N2LkjhFJEv7Zsestje3iQrHPMbdS5rO-V_-M0l2-ypXy78ZOUa0ugFcMwTP-KOM6VswW3dLBSn9jdGpP6OL7vmlVPQMG1DwhT-rQqgNmtERXJ80hNl/w300-h400/IMG_3961.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The seams inside are all finished with my serger to avoid fraying and to make the pillow cover washable.</p><p>The finished size is 20" x 30" - the size of a queen size pillow. </p><p>I'm hoping to see Debbie this coming week so I can deliver her somewhat belated birthday present! I really hope she likes it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfsFnVpf4hg7G1NXeuxoaVckUrdrMpGCJ7td55QYrYiqW3WOqPzEULdKUBvnLqNFb9uHCVwq3wuVGcN2N4d20-5nlEUNnSc08YK5kSM2KdQjaL33Rryclo-b26sVdz2fTo-qSkrBUd1wv/s4032/IMG_3964.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfsFnVpf4hg7G1NXeuxoaVckUrdrMpGCJ7td55QYrYiqW3WOqPzEULdKUBvnLqNFb9uHCVwq3wuVGcN2N4d20-5nlEUNnSc08YK5kSM2KdQjaL33Rryclo-b26sVdz2fTo-qSkrBUd1wv/w300-h400/IMG_3964.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-80051802176104812072021-08-10T14:43:00.000-04:002021-08-10T14:43:15.173-04:00A New Pink Cielo Top<p>I've done the Cielo Top by Closet Core Patterns three times now. The <a href="https://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-cielo-top-practice-version.html" target="_blank">first one</a> wasn't a great success - the fabric choice was all wrong. The <a href="https://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/2020/02/cielo-dress-and-top.html" target="_blank">second one</a> was much more successful and I've been wearing it regularly so really wanted to make another.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRKOQdlgUd-xJxdrVLa5b7wsVKX7kTFLxyS9em_600l9tgXaxoeTEUx0KmYCnOJY_sNKCPCvPRtoWRK6AvIW_yJOIWLAt1QncvXdWO5-XVEbYp4rERuJla2cY-qMA6Os0EuwDvUpzqFaK/s2447/IMG_3937.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2447" data-original-width="2169" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRKOQdlgUd-xJxdrVLa5b7wsVKX7kTFLxyS9em_600l9tgXaxoeTEUx0KmYCnOJY_sNKCPCvPRtoWRK6AvIW_yJOIWLAt1QncvXdWO5-XVEbYp4rERuJla2cY-qMA6Os0EuwDvUpzqFaK/w355-h400/IMG_3937.HEIC" width="355" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The fabric is a beautiful rayon challis from Minerva.com. The colour is gorgeous and it feels amazing. It was a little bit challenging to work with, but I just took my time and it all worked out.<br /><p><b>Pattern Details:</b></p><p>The Cielo Top and Dress by Closet Core Patterns came out a couple of years ago and was part of their Rome Collection. The pattern has four different views: View A is a short sleeve boxy top, View B is a boxy top with lantern sleeves, View C is a dress with really clever pockets and short sleeves and View D is a dress with the lantern sleeves. </p><p>There is a really fun angled shoulder yoke which you can use a contrasting fabric for (I've seen some really fun versions with lace at the shoulders). The neckline on all views can be finished with bias binding or a facing.</p><p>This pattern is easy enough for a beginner but it has some really interesting features which I think a more advanced sewist would enjoy.</p><p>The pattern size range is 0 to 32 (full bust of 31" to 60"). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkhbLax72C9rb1Z65s6gfpsPOikPFcJ1BKYKmPR6B3JccR0BCpVJvXlpHLulp3zLqEsFXbVn-1trNJigvR2eFknbadz9pcWY8crbz7lt5k7flP2L_vNSVc1U0yDkwkNvBi1R7rROUeeCp/s2418/IMG_3938.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2418" data-original-width="2240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkhbLax72C9rb1Z65s6gfpsPOikPFcJ1BKYKmPR6B3JccR0BCpVJvXlpHLulp3zLqEsFXbVn-1trNJigvR2eFknbadz9pcWY8crbz7lt5k7flP2L_vNSVc1U0yDkwkNvBi1R7rROUeeCp/w370-h400/IMG_3938.HEIC" width="370" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Instructions and Construction:</b></p><p>This pattern was part of Closet Core Patterns' online class for beginners so the instructions are flawless. The pattern really holds your hands at every step - it even includes a section at the beginning which covers how to grade a seam, sew a French seam, under-stitching and stitching in the ditch.</p><p>All of the instructions include clear diagrams with each piece clearly identified. Every single step is included and there are no assumptions made about the reader's skill level. Everything from stay stitching the neckline to pressing the seams is included.</p><p>The instructions even include alternatives for some of the steps. For example, I'm not crazy about topstitching facings down but the pattern suggest tacking it down at the shoulders only which is what I did. I love the finish!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemZCs2BCzeaJ9Lsh9rR19eF_GlqwenqSTRj2spJdR1hyGwlaixRwzXKwHFxD0R7Ve9cilaG5jTCuA7eV-8Znmi51VL-gi8ATbnkzJzsEe1kPy6ZTFyEYbpD7uXoIbJk4SIn55vfMMr-hs/s3088/IMG_3951.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemZCs2BCzeaJ9Lsh9rR19eF_GlqwenqSTRj2spJdR1hyGwlaixRwzXKwHFxD0R7Ve9cilaG5jTCuA7eV-8Znmi51VL-gi8ATbnkzJzsEe1kPy6ZTFyEYbpD7uXoIbJk4SIn55vfMMr-hs/w300-h400/IMG_3951.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Would I make this again?</b></p><p>Yes, but there are definitely some things I want to change for next time. Even though this is now my third version, my body has changed significantly since my very first one and although my blue version still fits, I re-took my measurements before making this one. As a result, I went with a size 16 (C cup). Note that my pattern is the "old" one - it has since been updated and no longer includes a C cup.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIYzabNpfmIRKGaSjdiZiSfSNQulS8VUBTe5W6H8IJE7CRQX0ObuiXLJ-gK3vnOx2zohai8lGqQ1Ap0VeVrsnOOnJQl3-CtZ9VTCp8ALea6ZSA5wgZi7h1mW42cisSuUyn9wodQ-nPbjA/s2433/IMG_3945.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2433" data-original-width="2225" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIYzabNpfmIRKGaSjdiZiSfSNQulS8VUBTe5W6H8IJE7CRQX0ObuiXLJ-gK3vnOx2zohai8lGqQ1Ap0VeVrsnOOnJQl3-CtZ9VTCp8ALea6ZSA5wgZi7h1mW42cisSuUyn9wodQ-nPbjA/w366-h400/IMG_3945.HEIC" width="366" /></a></div><br /><p>There is a little bit of pulling at the armhole which leads me to believe I should have stuck with the D cup for my new version. I also lengthened the top by 2 inches which I really didn't need to do. I was afraid the top would be a little too short for my liking and now I think it's too long.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4-iqwngpkUz3pZOCeKzW2pjvlvPqDqDBVRqLg-8wpZ6Zo7ImjMccv2D775epGJx-LXQW4_BbYFkaCPNY8fIFAFcFsg_PI4-Xz0wb7tdEThUy1H0demBHYSTXMKimLMTlD3J_RaqQYzDSf/s2509/IMG_3947.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2509" data-original-width="1772" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4-iqwngpkUz3pZOCeKzW2pjvlvPqDqDBVRqLg-8wpZ6Zo7ImjMccv2D775epGJx-LXQW4_BbYFkaCPNY8fIFAFcFsg_PI4-Xz0wb7tdEThUy1H0demBHYSTXMKimLMTlD3J_RaqQYzDSf/w283-h400/IMG_3947.HEIC" width="283" /></a></div><br /><p>The fabric is pooling a little bit at the back but I suspect that's because I should have graded up to an 18 at the hips - the top is a tiny bit snug at the hips.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Overall, I'm very pleased with my new top. It isn't perfect, but it's definitely good enough to wear to work from home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm planning to make the dress at some point. I would love to make the gathered lantern sleeves in a fabric more appropriate for Fall/Winter. I think it would look pretty cool with tights and boots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRUPAA0stSFHJIQn9ZmwhiZq28zFmtgV3J32EOcjXIXFb7fIi9xs0gb8QGW0gQatipElVjMRLVZccopoQC4wGDNCVmxD0ayYsI1y6lXxBjA9PepvN00me60TIRE5cMuLEeVwub3lFjMpgA/s2433/IMG_3942.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2433" data-original-width="2175" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRUPAA0stSFHJIQn9ZmwhiZq28zFmtgV3J32EOcjXIXFb7fIi9xs0gb8QGW0gQatipElVjMRLVZccopoQC4wGDNCVmxD0ayYsI1y6lXxBjA9PepvN00me60TIRE5cMuLEeVwub3lFjMpgA/w358-h400/IMG_3942.HEIC" width="358" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-51994494611096739152021-08-06T07:00:00.001-04:002021-08-06T07:00:00.231-04:00Plus Plus Quilt for Marianne<p>Over the years, I've made many quilts for my children and grand-children. Nothing pleases me more than seeing my quilts displayed in their homes or seeing my grand-babies wrapped in them. And when my youngest daughter moved out on her own, she requested a quilt for her bed. </p><p>I haven't made a quilt this big in a long while and I knew it would take a long time for me to piece and quilt so I decided to go with a simple pattern: <a href="https://www.meadow-mist-designs.com/products/plus-plus-digital-pdf-quilt-pattern-baby-lap-and-queen-sizes" target="_blank">Plus Plus by Cheryl Brickey of Meadow Mist Designs</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiy-RDirY6smb875wdwiLBkDb5pv-sK1Nkf15qdvz4IDygCgBaFanzZN4BQTQxO_KpvSZerz4ZR957Hih5qGZT1L0VQ6ZmGaXPNxx4o7p0Yv8R7hc1nSEN-f94lcMovNWXM-Nby5j8BQH5/s2671/IMG_3930.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2671" data-original-width="2434" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiy-RDirY6smb875wdwiLBkDb5pv-sK1Nkf15qdvz4IDygCgBaFanzZN4BQTQxO_KpvSZerz4ZR957Hih5qGZT1L0VQ6ZmGaXPNxx4o7p0Yv8R7hc1nSEN-f94lcMovNWXM-Nby5j8BQH5/w365-h400/IMG_3930.HEIC" width="365" /></a></div><br /><p>The pattern comes in three sizes: baby, lap and queen. It also includes instructions for a scrappy version and a two-tone version. I went with Kona Dove (light grey) and Kona Charcoal (dark grey) with a pink accent. As for the size, it is between a lap and a queen at 81" x 90".</p><p>The back is a 108" wide fabric I purchased from Connecting Threads. My daughter is a big fan of cats so I thought it appropriate to go with the paw prints for her quilt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZ_J1SVa907XxHRdc2PFqIBoTqk-epWZ8AtUQYBMwU5I3UMTxla4ADHdh3NNZZ44sEF0p5gEPNlXF-GrsmnCh2HjsiqOdJLKev5mk7FjUW6Hk3x6L5Q9gxs3jPCn53_BjroydsMME2D6i/s4032/IMG_3934.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZ_J1SVa907XxHRdc2PFqIBoTqk-epWZ8AtUQYBMwU5I3UMTxla4ADHdh3NNZZ44sEF0p5gEPNlXF-GrsmnCh2HjsiqOdJLKev5mk7FjUW6Hk3x6L5Q9gxs3jPCn53_BjroydsMME2D6i/w300-h400/IMG_3934.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>For the quilting, I knew I wouldn't have the time or patience to go with something really intricate. I also didn't want to quilt straight lines and have to manoeuvre such a large quilt. So I decided to stitch FMQ flowers again. This design is really quick and easy for me now - I managed to quilt it in two evenings (and 7 bobbins!!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHIlAfzQ0YobEf6BgFreYw6KVfy0yfzTrlIKYBYNNKdobV6ZDsR9R2hSzIDQW-3QtEoyILnTQ90LzX9SoXZ9ZvHj-iTPFS_W8QsopPPje84Iwe-ZaDDNR7yGrxkl7wJLmSK7Z0dTzaYlJh/s4032/IMG_3932.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHIlAfzQ0YobEf6BgFreYw6KVfy0yfzTrlIKYBYNNKdobV6ZDsR9R2hSzIDQW-3QtEoyILnTQ90LzX9SoXZ9ZvHj-iTPFS_W8QsopPPje84Iwe-ZaDDNR7yGrxkl7wJLmSK7Z0dTzaYlJh/w300-h400/IMG_3932.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>The details:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pattern designer: <a href="https://www.meadow-mist-designs.com" target="_blank">Meadow Mist Design</a></li><li>Size: 81" x 90"</li><li>Difficulty: Easy</li><li>Instructions/construction: I've made a number of Cheryl's designs now and her instructions are very detailed and clear. This pattern is very simple to piece.</li><li>Would I make this again? I made the baby size before and now the larger one. Both were two-toned so I'd love to make a scrappy lap size.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>I sent Marianne a picture of her finished quilt and she loves it! I cannot wait to see it on her bed.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EZVBKWqiiq8GdWAuTzVd6AFbf_MvrNkawuaazI2VFNdUTGKtjf3gGnr7u0JLifr1OjucyZhqiZLCUwXWtVTKJtMORrVUPrpqwbZ9wkgy54ils-vPOy_22MmpzL6PRA351LKU3JX2Nzf8/s4032/IMG_3933.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EZVBKWqiiq8GdWAuTzVd6AFbf_MvrNkawuaazI2VFNdUTGKtjf3gGnr7u0JLifr1OjucyZhqiZLCUwXWtVTKJtMORrVUPrpqwbZ9wkgy54ils-vPOy_22MmpzL6PRA351LKU3JX2Nzf8/w300-h400/IMG_3933.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-68785670027016311732021-07-29T07:00:00.001-04:002021-07-29T07:00:00.249-04:00The Sunday Romper by Love Notions<p>My little brother turned 50 yesterday and over the weekend, his wife organized a small family backyard party. I really wanted a casual dress for the event and decided to make myself the <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/sunday-romper-ladies" target="_blank">Sunday Romper by Love Notions</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvf-mQINpEo5fTfxGKT_DzLfOuGFeqNNo4vFnyOshC1PS3iFZoscSy_wY2CIqIB_YgZQh7q7xwIIbtJF3WT6gQ2j7aQg98-szm9-aRkaC3y0YR2B2pInitrPlcbC2mZOpYrUvAZh1V7OaA/s2397/IMG_3805.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2397" data-original-width="1636" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvf-mQINpEo5fTfxGKT_DzLfOuGFeqNNo4vFnyOshC1PS3iFZoscSy_wY2CIqIB_YgZQh7q7xwIIbtJF3WT6gQ2j7aQg98-szm9-aRkaC3y0YR2B2pInitrPlcbC2mZOpYrUvAZh1V7OaA/w437-h640/IMG_3805.HEIC" width="437" /></a></div><br /><p>The fabric is a pencil navy stripe from <a href="https://www.thefabricsnob.com/products/navy-pencil-stripe-yard-dyed-stripes-jersey-knit-1-2-metre" target="_blank">The Fabric Snob</a>. It's doing all kinds of weird things to the pictures and to my computer screen, but it's an amazing fabric! It's really, really comfortable and it sews up beautifully.</p><b>Pattern Details:</b><div><br /></div><div>The Sunday Romper pattern contains pants, shorts and cropped pants bottoms as well as a skirt view with two lengths. You can also choose between two bodices: a tank and a dolman. The waist is elasticated and there are no closures. My version is the skirt with the dolman bodice.<div><br /></div><div>The size range goes from a full bust of 32" to 61" and hips of 34.5" to 59.5". I made a size 18 with the full bust piece (built-in full bust adjustment).</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6csZ0qA259_ohr8SM1giiXtKzlsNkGWhhJbu4P9NA0a-L9-DkrX0vjHnOiFaiVswVC9HRdBke142XghBMrv7tYh4PgrQ_15AIPWh9OG2ma-Q5m2EJKHEP9GzdRdb0wry4iYg_rklQDrU/s2553/IMG_3810.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2553" data-original-width="1595" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6csZ0qA259_ohr8SM1giiXtKzlsNkGWhhJbu4P9NA0a-L9-DkrX0vjHnOiFaiVswVC9HRdBke142XghBMrv7tYh4PgrQ_15AIPWh9OG2ma-Q5m2EJKHEP9GzdRdb0wry4iYg_rklQDrU/w400-h640/IMG_3810.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>This pattern is advertised as an advanced beginner skill level. I would agree with that. It's a pretty simple sew but getting the neckband sewn-in correctly is a little trickier due to the v-neck in both the front and the back. I'm pretty happy with mine, but I did have to unpick it once.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6s1KmlvTZxlGRNIv5vsEbW8EqYRop-nwne9pNbncqJzwy2ch6S43oLA_2o-8kX2mstB-EzVQ8RGqgGrIqaXbqQzdoEhkNraCXg2FJJ5nPso2DOOqt3ROhvtsSby15z8eBaYIiqs5FWQx/s2621/IMG_3817.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2621" data-original-width="2290" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6s1KmlvTZxlGRNIv5vsEbW8EqYRop-nwne9pNbncqJzwy2ch6S43oLA_2o-8kX2mstB-EzVQ8RGqgGrIqaXbqQzdoEhkNraCXg2FJJ5nPso2DOOqt3ROhvtsSby15z8eBaYIiqs5FWQx/w560-h640/IMG_3817.HEIC" width="560" /></a></div><br /><div><b>Instructions and Construction:</b></div></div><div><br /></div><div>The Love Notions instructions are impeccable and in my limited experience, their patterns are well drafted. As I said above, the trickiest part of this garment was the neckline, but the instructions are so well explained and they even give you a really effective trick to make sure the v-neck is perfectly flat.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Would I make this again?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Absolutely! I would love to make another one in a beautiful floral print. The next time I make this though, I may lower the v in the front and back. This is just a matter of personal preference - my neck isn't overly long and I'm busty so lower V necks look best on me.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9X9NroTNXosVCnuba6Pj-pISlYnKiCI-Co440w9flJTPq30pb4Q00_gJZh8aOQEG_GJuAJSPuyol4atYSstnxzvk3EGZ9P_Umv5h33S1vRefev2WDu6Ersoco4IQSdyuBmynbmQZMbbJG/s2415/IMG_3806.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2415" data-original-width="1518" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9X9NroTNXosVCnuba6Pj-pISlYnKiCI-Co440w9flJTPq30pb4Q00_gJZh8aOQEG_GJuAJSPuyol4atYSstnxzvk3EGZ9P_Umv5h33S1vRefev2WDu6Ersoco4IQSdyuBmynbmQZMbbJG/w402-h640/IMG_3806.HEIC" width="402" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-86630296970404162712021-07-27T06:00:00.001-04:002021-07-27T06:00:00.298-04:00Just One Charm Pack Quilts Book Hop<p>Over the years, I've made many quilts from patterns designed by Cheryl Brickey of <a href="https://meadowmistdesigns.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Meadow Mist Designs</a>. When Cheryl asked me if I would be willing to participate in the Book Hop organized to celebrate her latest book Just One Charm Pack Quilts, I didn't hesitate to accept!</p><p>All of the quilts in the book can be made from just one charm pack, an accent and a background fabric. The sizes ranges from baby quilts to small lap size.</p><p>The quilt I made from the book is the 9-Patch Challenge.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGD_RgOoplZ2No7kohFLwR_Lf4FoI8lZdD1e_iAxe3JNAPOFX6hrNopFbBjAICj5VPSlNWLwtKn4f1Q2-ZgWruFgYgY3DNN7wYsaZ087P04WRDFjGzJYgrxWk_4FXImQtZ0L10FZjhB0xf/s4032/IMG_3801.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGD_RgOoplZ2No7kohFLwR_Lf4FoI8lZdD1e_iAxe3JNAPOFX6hrNopFbBjAICj5VPSlNWLwtKn4f1Q2-ZgWruFgYgY3DNN7wYsaZ087P04WRDFjGzJYgrxWk_4FXImQtZ0L10FZjhB0xf/w300-h400/IMG_3801.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>For my version of 9-Patch Challenge, I used a charm pack I've had in my stash for a few years now: Honeysweet by Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree & Co. The accent fabric is Kona Titanium and the background as well as the binding is Kona Lingerie.</p><p>I quilted it with free-motion flowers using Aurifil Dove thread.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YEq5v8UYU-Vjh7onOk8vhX_oBQJ6Q2wIy4gfXEo1XBw7j3YrcoJ_681kcr8kqgzjSq0Bg_OVAQ2Vewi81XGMXi5981hEmxtEDIqeCzyz5V00fOWvlmhtuy_jpgz8WhyphenhyphenMb5rJrSfnsxEl/s3364/IMG_3803.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3364" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YEq5v8UYU-Vjh7onOk8vhX_oBQJ6Q2wIy4gfXEo1XBw7j3YrcoJ_681kcr8kqgzjSq0Bg_OVAQ2Vewi81XGMXi5981hEmxtEDIqeCzyz5V00fOWvlmhtuy_jpgz8WhyphenhyphenMb5rJrSfnsxEl/w360-h400/IMG_3803.HEIC" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhArdnVgvSN3J62J_emPePNfTXCrpnsUFVfLvyLAbszOLbQzxpe9NSQvMPJSW23ypucNX_YGOY6RbUyoFf46y5ldwKgSmEt2R3X0gd_jFtwXH9Ulr9j8RbL1LlWjnu1ZxRFo_ybJtqUITE7/s3027/IMG_3794.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3027" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhArdnVgvSN3J62J_emPePNfTXCrpnsUFVfLvyLAbszOLbQzxpe9NSQvMPJSW23ypucNX_YGOY6RbUyoFf46y5ldwKgSmEt2R3X0gd_jFtwXH9Ulr9j8RbL1LlWjnu1ZxRFo_ybJtqUITE7/w400-h400/IMG_3794.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Cheryl's instructions, as always, are on point. This quilt came together really easily and quickly - no tricky parts at all.</p><p>It finishes at 46" x 54 1/2".</p><p>To see all the quilts in the book - and to see the Book Hop participants' version - head over to <a href="https://meadowmistdesigns.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Cheryl's blog</a>. If you'd like to purchase the book, you can get a signed copy from Cheryl <a href="https://www.meadow-mist-designs.com/collections/books/products/just-one-charm-pack-quilts-presale-signed-book-bundle" target="_blank">here</a> or on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Just-One-Charm-Pack-Quilts/dp/1644030845?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XMNJ70RJSF2D2XZ2FQDM&linkCode=sl1&tag=meado-20&linkId=b4fd713d2b3dfbc2eb2d3dfd71623e96&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jWL-f1EP4mxAift1KId6eX0kep2cq4sqJLAbT720Zr7XNtdBOJmoFhjhJ4wmssLO63RZiZX4hUxEib5KtC2KS_yME2uKvce0xM3BkanGL5C7TUhAC0am6qJ0OXausJoVfoftaLSISRkI/s3703/IMG_3795.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3703" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jWL-f1EP4mxAift1KId6eX0kep2cq4sqJLAbT720Zr7XNtdBOJmoFhjhJ4wmssLO63RZiZX4hUxEib5KtC2KS_yME2uKvce0xM3BkanGL5C7TUhAC0am6qJ0OXausJoVfoftaLSISRkI/w326-h400/IMG_3795.HEIC" width="326" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-43320438823967811492021-07-06T07:00:00.001-04:002021-07-06T07:00:00.224-04:00The Itch-to-Stitch Bonn Shirt - Pattern Review<p>Before I started sewing my own garments, I was never a fan of button-up shirts on me. I've always been busty and in order for there to be no gaping at the bust, I always needed to size up and then the fit was all wrong at the shoulders. Of course, sewing my own clothes means I could remedy that and make myself a few nice shirts. </p><p>For my second attempt at a shirt, I chose to use the <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/bonn-shirt-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Itch-to-Stitch Bonn shirt</a> pattern.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr6AyGY0fZJDmr5KAmVkRThLRF9C3sCWjNts88nmQ5kL6vkeT-Afi0e7aRRBFt6mvq_2owdZEpzuhBAZiR_Qh9XKXaNeEmeOdgeozk4etOFxbXTadgecjV2a9bX2NN5BqyKqUiGsYTVxAg/s2333/IMG_3762.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2333" data-original-width="1751" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr6AyGY0fZJDmr5KAmVkRThLRF9C3sCWjNts88nmQ5kL6vkeT-Afi0e7aRRBFt6mvq_2owdZEpzuhBAZiR_Qh9XKXaNeEmeOdgeozk4etOFxbXTadgecjV2a9bX2NN5BqyKqUiGsYTVxAg/w300-h400/IMG_3762.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Pattern Details</b>:</p><p>The Bonn hasn't yet been updated in Itch-to-Stitch's full size range - it goes from a 30 1/8" to a 49" bust and from a 33 1/4" to a 48" hip. My measurements put me at the top of the size range. I sewed a size 18 at the bust, grading out to a 20 for the waist and hips. Like many of her patterns, the Bonn is available in five different cup sizes: A, B, C, D and DD. I used the D cup. (My current measurements are 41" high bust, 45" full bust, 39" waist and 47.5" hips.)</p><p>There are a variety of different sleeve options: short (like the one I made), long, 3/4 and flared. There is also a dress option which is really cute.</p><p>The pattern features a V neck with mandarin collar which I really like and find suits me nicely. I love that it allows for my favourite necklace to really shine.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYfRqQF8u1_3-DMRYHkJkr2o_-7lz82iKrbpRV-w1CUGGi846RlOSCTbWCkKs20s5nVtRk0HRSIupKqRQdinFVH1gtq0P2TitJ1Pu4pGidoVUPGwMKIRDUtqVHrjIQsSEPmO1eUYC9r-5/s3088/IMG_3761.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYfRqQF8u1_3-DMRYHkJkr2o_-7lz82iKrbpRV-w1CUGGi846RlOSCTbWCkKs20s5nVtRk0HRSIupKqRQdinFVH1gtq0P2TitJ1Pu4pGidoVUPGwMKIRDUtqVHrjIQsSEPmO1eUYC9r-5/w300-h400/IMG_3761.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Instructions and Construction</b>:</p><p>As with all Itch-to-Stitch patterns, the instructions are impeccable. She includes every step a novice would need and makes no assumption in terms of the skill level of the maker. For example, if you should stay stitch or under stitch, she includes those steps as well. </p><p>I did have one little problem when constructing my shirt: my iron burned the interfacing on the collar so I had to cut a new one. But that obviously has nothing to do with the instructions and more to do with me not realizing how hot my iron was at the time.</p><p>The other difficulties I had were mostly due to the fabric I chose for my Bonn. This is a <a href="https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com" target="_blank">Japanese Tencel Cotton from Blackbird Fabrics</a> (sadly no longer available). And although it is a dream to wear - so light and breezy, it was a bit of a challenge to sew with. The "crinkly" nature of the fabric meant I needed to be careful with the pressing. You don't want to press this kind of fabric really flat because after you wash it, you'll need to press it very flat every time you want to wear it. I learned that the hard way when I made a top with crinkle rayon and found that it didn't fit me unless I ironed every last wrinkle in the fabric!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmVuHlVfMjlM52s40pGZk4SLWDuPIN6iTFEQ3iaEybXuMnTsxj2WGz1BVRqBILbDlSO6-pQA5kGoMrlwUljGAWzFv86KvS76bsctauPYK35ClZ3vxpr3V-yAO00xHHvAFrcIcg1ZMz9Oi/s2447/IMG_3776.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2447" data-original-width="1639" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmVuHlVfMjlM52s40pGZk4SLWDuPIN6iTFEQ3iaEybXuMnTsxj2WGz1BVRqBILbDlSO6-pQA5kGoMrlwUljGAWzFv86KvS76bsctauPYK35ClZ3vxpr3V-yAO00xHHvAFrcIcg1ZMz9Oi/w268-h400/IMG_3776.HEIC" width="268" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCryZB6GotT9tnjGoi_h0j798qpwlYNvGpdMxsVnm7THesBAnj6uMr5hihLWk7VzmS2HWQ_wT_eHK9Ff1i6hjX3p8J3EOHmA2eSjCqOxI17UTpCIIZed79GVy7K6B6btfU4pD9lZJ56X52/s2488/IMG_3775.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2488" data-original-width="1650" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCryZB6GotT9tnjGoi_h0j798qpwlYNvGpdMxsVnm7THesBAnj6uMr5hihLWk7VzmS2HWQ_wT_eHK9Ff1i6hjX3p8J3EOHmA2eSjCqOxI17UTpCIIZed79GVy7K6B6btfU4pD9lZJ56X52/w265-h400/IMG_3775.HEIC" width="265" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Would I make this again?</b></p><p>Yes, I definitely would. I'm tempted to make the dress next time.</p><p>Also, as you can see from the pictures, I really should have done a narrow shoulder adjustment. I keep forgetting that adjustment. Another small tweak I will make if I make the shirt again would be to shorten it by a couple of inches. The Itch-to-Stich patterns are designed for 5' 6" bodies and I'm 5' 4". I find my shirt a bit too long and I'm not crazy about the proportions on my body. I could wear it tucked in, but there is so much length there, it would be a pain.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_mlALUJphDknPZ__YJezzZjVUNly6IDLmGtItWnQ0u0BeeXXcMEGLbbrvHMfBilxsPWkmhtlLfLIzHB26E281YMxqnhh65U1huZGSBZcteH8QQ5uR-P8afzGhV7nmZjF6cl9J5moG43J/s2456/IMG_3779.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2456" data-original-width="1677" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_mlALUJphDknPZ__YJezzZjVUNly6IDLmGtItWnQ0u0BeeXXcMEGLbbrvHMfBilxsPWkmhtlLfLIzHB26E281YMxqnhh65U1huZGSBZcteH8QQ5uR-P8afzGhV7nmZjF6cl9J5moG43J/w274-h400/IMG_3779.HEIC" width="274" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Overall, I'm pretty pleased with my new shirt. It goes well with my denim shorts and I'll be able to wear it tied in a knot with my navy linen Arden pants. I would definitely call this a success despite the minor adjustments I'll make on my next version.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBbbLedxBeXzgGofIg1Jyo1ghYF2gUhBFH7RzDKA7hG5rWLVFxSaOqur0vIVzHXBaJ_S6GCRIumNjkdvzXCA4djRGOJEq7g5ufohno42iu-yaN-yNZuzfUUmltWRYr4FZI7OUaFxfdOKb/s2437/IMG_3765.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2437" data-original-width="1692" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBbbLedxBeXzgGofIg1Jyo1ghYF2gUhBFH7RzDKA7hG5rWLVFxSaOqur0vIVzHXBaJ_S6GCRIumNjkdvzXCA4djRGOJEq7g5ufohno42iu-yaN-yNZuzfUUmltWRYr4FZI7OUaFxfdOKb/w278-h400/IMG_3765.HEIC" width="278" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-81215536295827764452021-07-02T07:00:00.001-04:002021-07-02T07:00:00.270-04:00Caved Quilt Finish and Review<p>I don't share progress or process posts or pictures here or on Instagram. I just never think to stop and take a few pictures while engrossed in a project. Also, because of my full-time job, my sewing time is so precious. I want to make the most of it and just sew! What I thought I could do instead of simply sharing a finished project is provide you with a little bit of a review. Hopefully, you'll find this helpful.</p><p>A little note before I get started: I don't get sponsored and pay for everything I share on this blog (unless it was a prize I won). Therefore, my opinion and reviews will be my honest thoughts on a pattern and project. </p><p>This week, I finished a fun lap size quilt called Caved which I got in <a href="https://www.makemodern.com.au/issue/39" target="_blank">Issue 39 of Make Modern Magazine</a>. I made another quilt from this issue - <a href="https://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/2021/05/new-orleans-sidewalk-quilt-finish.html" target="_blank">New Orleans Sidewalk</a> and I'm planning to make at least another one. I think making three quilts from one issue is pretty good value.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIDsmNc_kV-2VvJhaSbhtwY1eosoch7wbGa_r0dj1WzE9PqD2yGpWZ_hxcFcpUn-eMZw1bxeG4N4vHz2DW_A1oW12FfvqgjcavWzYXBdHzwDSDhwCe0WCqGDO-ATGDMfJ2bWzjnR2qMR0a/s3062/IMG_3749.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3062" data-original-width="2932" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIDsmNc_kV-2VvJhaSbhtwY1eosoch7wbGa_r0dj1WzE9PqD2yGpWZ_hxcFcpUn-eMZw1bxeG4N4vHz2DW_A1oW12FfvqgjcavWzYXBdHzwDSDhwCe0WCqGDO-ATGDMfJ2bWzjnR2qMR0a/w383-h400/IMG_3749.HEIC" width="383" /></a></div><br /><p>The pattern designer is Kelli Marshall from <a href="http://www.simplymackbeth.com">www.simplymackbeth.com</a>. This quilt pattern was designed to use a Layer Cake (40 10" squares) along with some background fabric, but you could definitely make this quilt with scraps. I've had a 3 Sisters Layer Cake in my stash for years so decided to use it. I paired it with Kona Lingerie as my background fabric. I thought the light blush would work nicely with the rich reds and browns in the "Double Chocolate" Layer Cake.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1y8SUH8CO3x5BlcGDPQpxjXK5NkHeoMFJC-GQ2ExL1hDjJ2QQf92Pny0khuvyKaV8wSW4oQ7AGoMDrVHX7vXWHYFJY9jNhvumz-4dVgDNPUggPu0dYAZ13j8B_I2KEf1fsDpZjBW-2yDy/s4032/IMG_3751.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1y8SUH8CO3x5BlcGDPQpxjXK5NkHeoMFJC-GQ2ExL1hDjJ2QQf92Pny0khuvyKaV8wSW4oQ7AGoMDrVHX7vXWHYFJY9jNhvumz-4dVgDNPUggPu0dYAZ13j8B_I2KEf1fsDpZjBW-2yDy/w300-h400/IMG_3751.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br />The quilt finishes at 61" square so a nice lap size. With additional 10" squares or if using scraps, it would be very easy to make the quilt larger by adding more blocks.<p></p><p>This is not a difficult quilt to make. There are no seams to match perfectly, but you do have to be precise when sewing the flying geese so your blocks all end up at the same size. The block placement is also important when stitching the rows together and I must have messed up somewhere along the way because mine isn't exactly as the pattern says.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAdeXXvwel3-t8PGJDhhqF_D1eIZyO_N-Yk3poG_f1z9FOosj8XK-KObTMNMdrIo_E74JLs0a7vJ87hEyfyI-nJRDf8XiOTns8BAMy_AVW9bmqrlW5WnoJYKSYoPlrrJXF20giVqeo0a4/s4032/IMG_3752.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAdeXXvwel3-t8PGJDhhqF_D1eIZyO_N-Yk3poG_f1z9FOosj8XK-KObTMNMdrIo_E74JLs0a7vJ87hEyfyI-nJRDf8XiOTns8BAMy_AVW9bmqrlW5WnoJYKSYoPlrrJXF20giVqeo0a4/w300-h400/IMG_3752.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>I quilted my version with wavy horizontal lines with the walking foot. I wanted a thread that would blend in so used my favourite one - Aurifil #2600 (Dove) in 50 wt. It basically disappears on the background and on most of the prints in this Layer Cake.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc8odN8X_NmwwVgx4tBTvHHC6JcbPnGNFQG5GdB1NHUg1NtESPhGzik9FgUY1fV4nhpTh1WYOYBaK5yYcwUYCPmDVMT4K7Td3uu9VmIEywupYPMf29gkuiiXiCnxKYJyRCUO5D2U6H-feV/s4032/IMG_3753.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc8odN8X_NmwwVgx4tBTvHHC6JcbPnGNFQG5GdB1NHUg1NtESPhGzik9FgUY1fV4nhpTh1WYOYBaK5yYcwUYCPmDVMT4K7Td3uu9VmIEywupYPMf29gkuiiXiCnxKYJyRCUO5D2U6H-feV/w300-h400/IMG_3753.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The backing is a red print from my stash and I used strips I had left from a Jelly Roll for the binding. I think those Jelly Roll strips had been in my binding bin for almost a year now. The colour of the binding doesn't match the Layer Cake perfectly, but it works ok.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAeFa21EOxAa9xTx3onmID-w5UMjsXfAXcKuFZetkyd3jFYJF8RPpcr7q2HdJmCyaYVyti0t6HmKSluQuhoed0Nbe1wVPI_faye5WZe8MszZRv9r6dB-W-S7e7TrBWoIE9xGBja_KirxxC/s3024/IMG_3757.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1773" data-original-width="3024" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAeFa21EOxAa9xTx3onmID-w5UMjsXfAXcKuFZetkyd3jFYJF8RPpcr7q2HdJmCyaYVyti0t6HmKSluQuhoed0Nbe1wVPI_faye5WZe8MszZRv9r6dB-W-S7e7TrBWoIE9xGBja_KirxxC/w400-h235/IMG_3757.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><b>The details:</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Pattern designer</b>: Kelli Marshall from <a href="http://www.simplymackbeth.com">www.simplymackbeth.com</a></li><li><b>Size</b>: 61" square</li><li><b>Difficulty</b>: Easy</li><li><b>Instructions/construction</b>: The instructions were clear and easy to follow with pictures as well as illustrations from the cutting all the way to the binding. I like that the instructions included how to piece the binding.</li><li><b>Would I make this again?</b> If I had another Layer Cake in my stash, I might. It's a pretty quick make and could look completely different in another fabric collection.</li></ul><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWY34FCKWLP8PJABQMsFFEWpITfC3r9jriIpmbUdrDGRugIH_LdeEf-6FFiRgfcy5A9PTtePRpqYQB7hTP0MJYzZtphbXnk4ppiP90Iix-t2FWTbQ3eZrnlvuoSpLvonAEz98qxgchQ5Yu/s3502/IMG_3755.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3502" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWY34FCKWLP8PJABQMsFFEWpITfC3r9jriIpmbUdrDGRugIH_LdeEf-6FFiRgfcy5A9PTtePRpqYQB7hTP0MJYzZtphbXnk4ppiP90Iix-t2FWTbQ3eZrnlvuoSpLvonAEz98qxgchQ5Yu/w345-h400/IMG_3755.HEIC" width="345" /></a></div><br />Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-89724304778149764632021-06-22T07:00:00.001-04:002021-06-22T07:00:00.318-04:00A Purple Antrim DressThe Antrim Dress by Itch-to-Stitch had been on my list of garments to make since it's release. I love crossover bodices and the full skirt really looked awesome and I thought would look really nice on me. I purchased inexpensive ITY fabric from Minerva.com some time ago and decided this past weekend was the time!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicEd6ZMUEtGzFSLwGLB4hB-FUt7B9zno0yuImhtRbBpJIdFoC-K5HFREvbIEPJM2BZnV8eesIHBeJ5-NjYiRUH8V2WQsQ_vAwE5maEbr7C2Nu0s0EgtYQPBhHUDYlENPoUed6UbTGiWrAF/s2531/IMG_3715.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2531" data-original-width="1663" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicEd6ZMUEtGzFSLwGLB4hB-FUt7B9zno0yuImhtRbBpJIdFoC-K5HFREvbIEPJM2BZnV8eesIHBeJ5-NjYiRUH8V2WQsQ_vAwE5maEbr7C2Nu0s0EgtYQPBhHUDYlENPoUed6UbTGiWrAF/w263-h400/IMG_3715.HEIC" width="263" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I really love the fabric and the colours in that fabric. This ITY is comfortable, stretchy and it's weighty enough that I'm not afraid of my skirt blowing up in the wind. But it was a bit of a nightmare to sew with - my machine kept wanting to eat it up and it curled a lot at the edges. Making sure my raw edges were aligned and then using lots of pins was a must. Also, this fabric is synthetic and doesn't like heat so it wasn't the best at holding a press.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh and it doesn't breathe - like at all - so I won't be wearing this on a really hot day but it's nice to wear in my air conditioned home while I'm working and it'll be perfect this Fall with a cute cardigan and tights.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTFKkyuDw6Kgoa7L9fMvBRwF4qCs0Fbpr5fc4ZZM3Gw2BT0DycY6DevR4VYtiV7hjMvBc2g43o7iMXdwUr8rTJclLQM_zgdA6dw_40N9euP-26MF9qApAgLqiVhn-hgM_iXUE7_6h2F1Q/s2719/IMG_3718.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2719" data-original-width="1644" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTFKkyuDw6Kgoa7L9fMvBRwF4qCs0Fbpr5fc4ZZM3Gw2BT0DycY6DevR4VYtiV7hjMvBc2g43o7iMXdwUr8rTJclLQM_zgdA6dw_40N9euP-26MF9qApAgLqiVhn-hgM_iXUE7_6h2F1Q/w241-h400/IMG_3718.HEIC" width="241" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The pattern has clear, step-by-step instructions but I did have a few moments when I was scratching my head. I'm not yet very experienced and this pattern is for intermediate sewists so I'm not really surprised but I managed to figure it out and in the end, I have a dress I like. It is perfect? Gosh no! But it is wearable.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've had success with the Itch-to-Stitch patterns I have used so far. There are always some fun details included that elevate many of her designs just a bit beyond basics. For example, the Antrim Dress has the option of a ruched waistband instead of a plain one. Also, I have read horror stories about crossover bodices like these stretching out or not staying closed. This one feels very secure and I wore it an entire day and not once did I feel like I needed to "adjust" anything.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvWSoesBJtOSO02zUJ3Dj-Flmh9cWwNYxMYhyUfM9XzksHSbC6MH3oli5CIVeLDyNQjpMewGz-SK2dIcHIYnWR4sMweXhsoEGCKWzsbCD8EMBL3Ui76zRTTAkkl7iN2gF6M_AYfuwsd4U/s2773/IMG_3719.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2773" data-original-width="1647" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvWSoesBJtOSO02zUJ3Dj-Flmh9cWwNYxMYhyUfM9XzksHSbC6MH3oli5CIVeLDyNQjpMewGz-SK2dIcHIYnWR4sMweXhsoEGCKWzsbCD8EMBL3Ui76zRTTAkkl7iN2gF6M_AYfuwsd4U/w238-h400/IMG_3719.HEIC" width="238" /></a></div><br /><div>If I make this again, I might make the waistband at bit narrower. I like where it ends but I find it starts a bit too high. I don't really have a waist and having a tall waistband like this one doesn't look the best on me. I might also shorten the sleeves a bit or make them longer. And I would do a small narrow shoulder adjustment as the shoulder seams sits a bit too far.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKg6DLKusAD3aVbt1ILehRykjoPiRaQZEaNNUrxUYQMkaousO9mJrBUZsK_er3yO5FHG2doHQ5I7D9NWvJxUk-ynSkOxYmzH-BbOJ673Wi9df6WSgCswhUrbVxb5OR5IdWayRyqghaUKE_/s2552/IMG_3713.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2552" data-original-width="1642" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKg6DLKusAD3aVbt1ILehRykjoPiRaQZEaNNUrxUYQMkaousO9mJrBUZsK_er3yO5FHG2doHQ5I7D9NWvJxUk-ynSkOxYmzH-BbOJ673Wi9df6WSgCswhUrbVxb5OR5IdWayRyqghaUKE_/w258-h400/IMG_3713.HEIC" width="258" /></a></div><br /><div>Overall, I'm very pleased with my new dress. When I put it on the first time, my hubby said it looked beautiful on me. He rarely says anything about the garments I make so I'll take that as a win!</div><div><br /></div><b>The details:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pattern: <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/antrim-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Antrim Dress by Itch-to-Stitch</a></li><li>Size: 18 (with a D cup)</li><li>Fabrics: <a href="https://www.minerva.com/mp/1186004/ity-silky-knit-fabric-purple" target="_blank">ITY from Minerva.com</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWZE8nak2BchhGe70tTS_hXTj4BOWuTE1DWBw4Q4IyIK1FZaKVOobYB7qo64kW8-NXq3zZQsYQiV3CnF2Ep7mlfpEMIAobsE-I1KlV05ZxvK6CIbcgO9ZmhBGK2rX5QuEEE5hxmcaq68q/s2621/IMG_3722.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2621" data-original-width="1727" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWZE8nak2BchhGe70tTS_hXTj4BOWuTE1DWBw4Q4IyIK1FZaKVOobYB7qo64kW8-NXq3zZQsYQiV3CnF2Ep7mlfpEMIAobsE-I1KlV05ZxvK6CIbcgO9ZmhBGK2rX5QuEEE5hxmcaq68q/w264-h400/IMG_3722.HEIC" width="264" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4I8n-k2MG0_-5Im_AkDOEjaRGUcggRjNO39OM_1LrsDfZBwHghQv1yiBzvtqL04_HG4SSq-yR888kQluH_x3XaPvR8AcTy0juaXiK90iWCDCwWe0o2DXOzV2fU_euczLFO4gxWHzHa4Iu/s2666/IMG_3724.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2666" data-original-width="1671" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4I8n-k2MG0_-5Im_AkDOEjaRGUcggRjNO39OM_1LrsDfZBwHghQv1yiBzvtqL04_HG4SSq-yR888kQluH_x3XaPvR8AcTy0juaXiK90iWCDCwWe0o2DXOzV2fU_euczLFO4gxWHzHa4Iu/w251-h400/IMG_3724.HEIC" width="251" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-44531006538416633942021-06-18T07:00:00.001-04:002021-06-18T07:00:00.305-04:00Modular Motion - A Small Quilt Finish<p>If I'm going to be completely honest, I've had a couple of small finishes lately because I'm procrastinating getting started on a very large project and I'm not looking forward to all the cutting it requires. Here is my latest small quilt which will probably end up on the wall of my sewing room...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWH8UKX9HtqvflTLBq2t7gzI1bHsHcIkiB345vRCn8LUwThDurW6-fL_vi4JvbtNhIrQ_x6kern7n84hfsuJxeF3_-efDU3TnoaNxCRLD6GbrdsgyyG1LgFFLaAS5PRkSQ8velChVRxMzq/s3062/IMG_3702.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3062" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWH8UKX9HtqvflTLBq2t7gzI1bHsHcIkiB345vRCn8LUwThDurW6-fL_vi4JvbtNhIrQ_x6kern7n84hfsuJxeF3_-efDU3TnoaNxCRLD6GbrdsgyyG1LgFFLaAS5PRkSQ8velChVRxMzq/w395-h400/IMG_3702.HEIC" width="395" /></a></div><br /><p>The Modular Motion quilt pattern was included in Issue 31 of the Make Modern magazine and was designed by Jamie Siel. I added it to my list of projects because I really liked the modern feel of it and all that negative space. When I first saw it, I envisioned a super-sized version but in the end, I decided to go with the original size in the pattern (27" square).</p><p>This was a quick and fun project to make although it does require some precision in the cutting and piecing to ensure everything lines up properly.</p><p>I don't mind quilting straight lines with my walking foot when a quilt is this small - I even went with 1/4" spaces between each line. And on the pieced middle, I stitched some flowers with my free-motion quilting foot. I used Aurifil #2600 (Dove) in a 50 wt for the piecing and the quilting. The thread matches the background (which is a Kona solid - cannot remember the name of it) and it blends in really well with the rest of the colours.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisleAV4_R1dDeNsSnisXw98Q9y74t32z57yaL0zKDA-3USRPfE_zYxKK9cXqu6ceAWNGsRYN6_u8fbdsDlahAaRInwOA8631zYVfzV40XMbFPr4rr7J2oV9ZVNU0SvEQ769KhloIWrOIUv/s4032/IMG_3705.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisleAV4_R1dDeNsSnisXw98Q9y74t32z57yaL0zKDA-3USRPfE_zYxKK9cXqu6ceAWNGsRYN6_u8fbdsDlahAaRInwOA8631zYVfzV40XMbFPr4rr7J2oV9ZVNU0SvEQ769KhloIWrOIUv/w300-h400/IMG_3705.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VCCxlcDBj8CCV4glsuC3oCQ6bSHsnj9Oq0IDOxaJMQRgbTwRQ7JXX0On8m_XlRP5_eFBPiezTd1h93i75UTqkzSnF6U1wxI-RP46TeGyLxrzZC2IhlVxDxf_K2xoopVM1qo7mSXALgGR/s4032/IMG_3706.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VCCxlcDBj8CCV4glsuC3oCQ6bSHsnj9Oq0IDOxaJMQRgbTwRQ7JXX0On8m_XlRP5_eFBPiezTd1h93i75UTqkzSnF6U1wxI-RP46TeGyLxrzZC2IhlVxDxf_K2xoopVM1qo7mSXALgGR/w300-h400/IMG_3706.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The binding is a little bit of the same grey, a fun pink stripe and Kona Charcoal. And the backing is a leftover piece from my <a href="https://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-julia-quilt.html" target="_blank">Julia Quilt</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJ8gCtbr-mTxk346131cdLuoY0Vp4tnOBiXM7DXB8xVCQJWuebgCoBb2ZmfR4GgInAf0JWxDDfhb0Q1lKbwYUDKWJEsi0MAwICbbJOON5hroYM3NIiKrxDf91b4C_AJLSGbuDyRth6Sre/s4032/IMG_3707.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJ8gCtbr-mTxk346131cdLuoY0Vp4tnOBiXM7DXB8xVCQJWuebgCoBb2ZmfR4GgInAf0JWxDDfhb0Q1lKbwYUDKWJEsi0MAwICbbJOON5hroYM3NIiKrxDf91b4C_AJLSGbuDyRth6Sre/w300-h400/IMG_3707.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b>The details:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pattern: Modular Motion from <a href="https://www.makemodern.com.au/issue/31" target="_blank">Issue 31 of Make Modern magazine</a> (designed by Jamie Siel)</li><li>Size: 27" square</li><li>Fabrics: Kona solids and fat 1/8s from my stash </li><li>Thread: Pieced and quilted with Aurifil #2600 (Dove)</li></ul><div>I'm really pleased with my little quilt! I think it'll look very nice in my sewing room!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxEnatIMnf_eFsAa6gQXaoDUo9JOsHOIAu2u3PQFGNmBtJvw1ISN2g_cu_F4yxqRvya4Ka-eIfYE2GQ-mWlvJ4Egdujzl_KYcZDFQj4xAXzQJnuIP9BK2m78dvZtU4rOh2VGeJG_P5BpJ/s3112/IMG_3704.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3112" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivxEnatIMnf_eFsAa6gQXaoDUo9JOsHOIAu2u3PQFGNmBtJvw1ISN2g_cu_F4yxqRvya4Ka-eIfYE2GQ-mWlvJ4Egdujzl_KYcZDFQj4xAXzQJnuIP9BK2m78dvZtU4rOh2VGeJG_P5BpJ/w389-h400/IMG_3704.HEIC" width="389" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-81912180827297931762021-06-11T07:00:00.006-04:002021-06-11T07:00:00.221-04:00The Ultimate Palate Cleanser: A 1-Hour Basket<p>This past week was a little crazy at work and after finishing a couple of lap sized quilts and a few garments, I needed a simple and quick sew. Whenever that happens, I almost always make a zipper pouch, but I remembered that my daughter-in-law recently requested a basket for my grand-daughter's room so I pulled out my Amy Butler fat quarters, pulled up the <a href="http://www.kelbysews.com/2015/03/1-hour-basket-tutorial.html" target="_blank">1-Hour Basket Tutorial</a> I saved years ago (from Kelby Sews) and got sewing!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqcJBGghyj1E0jrBW55UEBHXsuCwOIdO6LDVV3mQGGNvn-LM1tyDPHS518DL5PX8qGktjqThq8p9j4LI5b90CVsCpeivXRSlRVkO8-BL4hNrm93pvcApCBRjYdNYxSxDmfl_HajrdUONg/s3162/IMG_3638.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3162" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqcJBGghyj1E0jrBW55UEBHXsuCwOIdO6LDVV3mQGGNvn-LM1tyDPHS518DL5PX8qGktjqThq8p9j4LI5b90CVsCpeivXRSlRVkO8-BL4hNrm93pvcApCBRjYdNYxSxDmfl_HajrdUONg/w383-h400/IMG_3638.HEIC" width="383" /></a></div><br /><p>I used the same fabric for the exterior and lining but didn't have enough to make the handles so I chose a mint fabric with the cutest gold polka dots on it for those. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPU1BN_Bh_fQH-SD9aDv3CY4ld7iLQTozT3fpQx06tYMhVYaHjfDza36lerFxNem8RzlKuxzyvsnmoLiP2lh0QEn5ZqFo96lZgctuZpoxHohXOfoKuqul21punlfo2WEELK_A5USkHyU_/s3154/IMG_3642.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3154" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPU1BN_Bh_fQH-SD9aDv3CY4ld7iLQTozT3fpQx06tYMhVYaHjfDza36lerFxNem8RzlKuxzyvsnmoLiP2lh0QEn5ZqFo96lZgctuZpoxHohXOfoKuqul21punlfo2WEELK_A5USkHyU_/w384-h400/IMG_3642.HEIC" width="384" /></a></div><br /><p>The mint background on that fabric matches the Amy Butler fabric almost perfectly - I'm really pleased with how this looks.</p><p>The pattern calls for fusible fleece to give the exterior fabric some body and structure, but I prefer using Annie's Soft and Stable for my 1-Hour Baskets. The seams are a lot thicker, but nothing the walking foot on my Suki sewing machine can't handle!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrs_SiZQzR_wyTk16JMlvzzulxZCdn3waaaSV7h4b2h_wz2o26AvdAA9yGyMzZ5mOxhRdG1kBXsgLJlFEx3N6zVGc1Oj4ieuwxOWOgZrFd-BRifWP_rPJVxuq-jBXDRK44O_EvUvIDO4w/s3055/IMG_3641.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3055" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrs_SiZQzR_wyTk16JMlvzzulxZCdn3waaaSV7h4b2h_wz2o26AvdAA9yGyMzZ5mOxhRdG1kBXsgLJlFEx3N6zVGc1Oj4ieuwxOWOgZrFd-BRifWP_rPJVxuq-jBXDRK44O_EvUvIDO4w/w396-h400/IMG_3641.HEIC" width="396" /></a></div><br /><p>This will be perfect for hair accessories or small toys.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmPFgpsx-e4boFyvJhXjkCvmTX3-FLey5AfBlH7O4k1g-ix4QnxpsUXo_Z7kxxERZ2Olc9oUhrKWlTEtEyuHLMmpnSlnfRnzgu7-lgCQYzDpbb1lsbS5ls5XXENUxDqBJFzQvnXaUG90T/s3024/IMG_3640.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2709" data-original-width="3024" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmPFgpsx-e4boFyvJhXjkCvmTX3-FLey5AfBlH7O4k1g-ix4QnxpsUXo_Z7kxxERZ2Olc9oUhrKWlTEtEyuHLMmpnSlnfRnzgu7-lgCQYzDpbb1lsbS5ls5XXENUxDqBJFzQvnXaUG90T/w400-h359/IMG_3640.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0caQ_03gXqbOp6q_WePxexI4DN56w5cf2_W-7WMxBdtv5p7BU2vkqrELYfVlxJDgyWsfSM5zlqiey7oK5agCRWVTIHWA9VfYINs_uoo5ZIhTJJEtuUdWTT0khzl7HFeYdMy_MGFWJuKK/s3024/IMG_3637.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2237" data-original-width="3024" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0caQ_03gXqbOp6q_WePxexI4DN56w5cf2_W-7WMxBdtv5p7BU2vkqrELYfVlxJDgyWsfSM5zlqiey7oK5agCRWVTIHWA9VfYINs_uoo5ZIhTJJEtuUdWTT0khzl7HFeYdMy_MGFWJuKK/w400-h296/IMG_3637.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And now I can go back to my Spring/Summer capsule plans and start planning a queen sized quilt for my daughter who just go her own apartment.Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-89148748981094315982021-06-08T07:00:00.001-04:002021-06-08T07:00:00.237-04:00My 2nd Capsule Outfit: Tierras Joggers and Newport Top<p>I completed my second Spring/Summer capsule outfit over the weekend: the Itch-to-Stitch Tierras Joggers and Newport Top.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd39VYzzUyZL98L9cgkCJWDZEk636JSN7Fe9qxSN1TCEqjhvnHP_JHO8_r0QMLEsaCqr2H5F3BQZRbnt0cOtRvt9FwI4spm62PXgKi_-QifC3YKu9V-v24LLDf4YNGp7NKJAbhiT3wSJ4h/s2797/IMG_3671.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2797" data-original-width="1781" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd39VYzzUyZL98L9cgkCJWDZEk636JSN7Fe9qxSN1TCEqjhvnHP_JHO8_r0QMLEsaCqr2H5F3BQZRbnt0cOtRvt9FwI4spm62PXgKi_-QifC3YKu9V-v24LLDf4YNGp7NKJAbhiT3wSJ4h/w255-h400/IMG_3671.HEIC" width="255" /></a></div><br /><p>The Tierras Joggers pattern is very similar to the Arden Pants pattern I love so much - elastic waistband, side pockets and straight legs, but the rise on the Tierras is lower, which I personally find more comfortable. These hit me about 2 inches below the belly button and will be perfect to wear with the tops I've made that finish at my high hips.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe2OWsr2bdcn5snphu5_jwN374Xd_ZmgmEIA5jdxjmOjgqZBu8tj5Rke2JKWznwyfwNswaafIftUsPlQxq7RAH2iKKGPoT1VxYhYiZ_-IeYOmUOCloofnX9Za82Uocfhpe-7OVbuXQ-XF1/s2782/IMG_3680.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2782" data-original-width="1475" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe2OWsr2bdcn5snphu5_jwN374Xd_ZmgmEIA5jdxjmOjgqZBu8tj5Rke2JKWznwyfwNswaafIftUsPlQxq7RAH2iKKGPoT1VxYhYiZ_-IeYOmUOCloofnX9Za82Uocfhpe-7OVbuXQ-XF1/w213-h400/IMG_3680.HEIC" width="213" /></a></div><br /><p>They are a tiny bit long for me so I rolled them up to right above the ankle. You might also notice some drag lines right under my bum - I completely forgot to do a low seat adjustment (which is what I believe I need here) but I've already adjusted the pattern for the next time.</p><p>The fabric is a 6 oz Lyocell Twill from Blackbird Fabrics (the colour is called Cypress, but it's basically olive). It was a dream to sew with. It wasn't too shifty and pressed really well. The pants feel floaty and super soft.</p><p>These pants are going to be very versatile and will go well with the <a href="https://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/2021/06/ashton-and-arden-perfect-pairing.html" target="_blank">cream Ashton Top</a> I finished recently as well as my <a href="https://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/2021/05/two-new-cashmerette-cedar-dolman-tops.html" target="_blank">pink Cedar Dolman</a>.</p><b>The details:</b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pattern: <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/tierras-woven-joggers-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Tierras Joggers by Itch-to-Stitch</a></li><li>Size: 18 </li><li>Fabrics: 6 oz Lyocell Twill from <a href="https://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/">Blackbird Fabrics</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-uTGfFD2fh5gx3RXfNEboPe_RRcjfrQR5bwI5i_q-murHHl0ShE3r3laofA2VDIxR5sfVExmUK6E875G_OKsv0GRPzNApWnU8dVpNGl_ofY3OZpoO8qQquBliFGtZrHYLcmLFGBmPtFm/s2879/IMG_3661.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2879" data-original-width="2169" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-uTGfFD2fh5gx3RXfNEboPe_RRcjfrQR5bwI5i_q-murHHl0ShE3r3laofA2VDIxR5sfVExmUK6E875G_OKsv0GRPzNApWnU8dVpNGl_ofY3OZpoO8qQquBliFGtZrHYLcmLFGBmPtFm/w301-h400/IMG_3661.HEIC" width="301" /></a></div><br /><div>My new top is the Newport top also by Itch-to-Stitch. It has some fun details at the shoulders, a subtle high-low hem and 3/4 sleeves.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-SrUHgJQAyuntOsgxWQlcz8CwDpoSNHOfuZge4CwAE3E6HitQ5VU7rvyfFDmhWvp9oBt_2nmw08mK4zMfNeJ2ClYhb6ajuT1oLc0zjwD02k7rZO1g-hnR3aGoMiK46NoXvUaYAfzuqFE/s3088/IMG_3684.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-SrUHgJQAyuntOsgxWQlcz8CwDpoSNHOfuZge4CwAE3E6HitQ5VU7rvyfFDmhWvp9oBt_2nmw08mK4zMfNeJ2ClYhb6ajuT1oLc0zjwD02k7rZO1g-hnR3aGoMiK46NoXvUaYAfzuqFE/w300-h400/IMG_3684.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>The fabric is a striped jersey from The Fabric Snob in dusty blue. I love this fabric! It's 95% cotton and 5% spandex, it has some body to it, but it's not overly thick. It is really, really soft and it's easy to sew with. If you're in the market for a beautiful jersey fabric, I highly recommend The Fabric Snob.</div><div><br /></div><div>I really took my time with this top and made sure the stripes were level and matched at the side. And I think I was pretty successful!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfXtfC9uUmQ7d9OnsqMBMuFDoupqGL5uUCTScl1eJ5GiENU3mFjBt0e-8DXkx71pSaYiMiFTxVBx5-mRBt1fHTesY4bmDFfpmWWzqKAbZk7k8Ra7YqOoagXk-tLRMGBAW-nWGex0lVya9/s2859/IMG_3683.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2859" data-original-width="1931" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfXtfC9uUmQ7d9OnsqMBMuFDoupqGL5uUCTScl1eJ5GiENU3mFjBt0e-8DXkx71pSaYiMiFTxVBx5-mRBt1fHTesY4bmDFfpmWWzqKAbZk7k8Ra7YqOoagXk-tLRMGBAW-nWGex0lVya9/w270-h400/IMG_3683.HEIC" width="270" /></a></div><br /><div>The only issue I have with my top is that although the shoulders fit me pretty well, the top feels big at the high bust and there's a lot of extra fabric at the waist. You can even see the fabric folds above my chest leading me to believe I should have gone with a size 16 instead of 18.</div><div><br /></div><div>But that's not going to stop me wearing it. It'll go very nicely with my new navy Arden pants so my capsule wardrobe is really coming together!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The details:</b><br /><ul><li>Pattern: <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/newport-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Newport Top by Itch-to-Stitch</a></li><li>Size: 18 </li><li>Fabrics: <a href="https://www.thefabricsnob.com/products/dusty-blue-pencil-stripe-yard-dyed-stripes-jersey-knit-1-2-metre" target="_blank">Pencil Stripe Jersey in Dusty Blue from The Fabric Snob</a></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYKD6ecESdNZIiqBZoLXnHnTFLXLLnXf1w5CHlxy0Nzka-BlQCiAHFGNnLBmXG5LRuxmSFo1WnSkbE696xUOvwzfhlm2uQBAP5yHvvr_XHAEBweh-5JC-4k3aNanvKcJtif2gdLWOwDXJ/s2712/IMG_3675.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2712" data-original-width="1505" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYKD6ecESdNZIiqBZoLXnHnTFLXLLnXf1w5CHlxy0Nzka-BlQCiAHFGNnLBmXG5LRuxmSFo1WnSkbE696xUOvwzfhlm2uQBAP5yHvvr_XHAEBweh-5JC-4k3aNanvKcJtif2gdLWOwDXJ/w357-h640/IMG_3675.HEIC" width="357" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-318137640802818804.post-42557850497973310712021-06-04T08:48:00.000-04:002021-06-04T08:48:42.040-04:00The Julia Quilt<p>I finished another quilt this week and I love it a lot more than I thought I would!</p><p>Here is my pink and purple <a href="https://kitchen-table-quilting.myshopify.com/products/the-julia-quilt-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Julia Quilt by Kitchen Table Quilting</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFg3NqevPQbOaBsCwaCNgQ317TDP7dmeYEPDWBBEFM3Sge_GMtHoWrBNnb_1G2G__zkFWgV8cNQLDH9xOGKJOOIUrZx6ZkJzUL6M0gASqpRs6dT4flphbyD5bouginJxJehhqVRWH0nbY5/s3102/IMG_3611.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3102" data-original-width="2920" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFg3NqevPQbOaBsCwaCNgQ317TDP7dmeYEPDWBBEFM3Sge_GMtHoWrBNnb_1G2G__zkFWgV8cNQLDH9xOGKJOOIUrZx6ZkJzUL6M0gASqpRs6dT4flphbyD5bouginJxJehhqVRWH0nbY5/w376-h400/IMG_3611.HEIC" width="376" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>This whole quilt started with me wanting to use Kona Lingerie as my background and a purple print from my stash as the backing. When I went searching through my fat quarters, I noticed my stash of pink and purple fat quarters is really depleted. My options were therefore a little limited and in the end, I just wasn't crazy about my selections. But now that it's all done, I love it!</p><p>I quilted flowers on it with light pink Aurifil thread and I'm super pleased with the results. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUigDpqKZWauVSUhwPP17RoENu1rCBv2lz_AHppAsa7lzx7kL0mkj822kdDhyphenhyphenEtEmmHE7F1XlO_tP-MdxvkjDR_aMUyQ59Pci1o7WZ0ISthxD6Nib6B9-W16kRPJ0xsSCaeIC29mKomDFh/s4032/IMG_3615.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUigDpqKZWauVSUhwPP17RoENu1rCBv2lz_AHppAsa7lzx7kL0mkj822kdDhyphenhyphenEtEmmHE7F1XlO_tP-MdxvkjDR_aMUyQ59Pci1o7WZ0ISthxD6Nib6B9-W16kRPJ0xsSCaeIC29mKomDFh/w300-h400/IMG_3615.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNob3GbaVzkCC5hfSIsT7copLJsXiWo0V-_P5QINUbAlMcDNa9K26ot7fKdOqJdzJbRGc3ah1zIXjMt4IdNjjcESkK_uXTU2fNQIh1XvGx84juPDl0a293I91Sc-cEXiwRotuASVVioLiU/s4032/IMG_3614.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNob3GbaVzkCC5hfSIsT7copLJsXiWo0V-_P5QINUbAlMcDNa9K26ot7fKdOqJdzJbRGc3ah1zIXjMt4IdNjjcESkK_uXTU2fNQIh1XvGx84juPDl0a293I91Sc-cEXiwRotuASVVioLiU/w300-h400/IMG_3614.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tpVU2D00pY-x_DiPD-tGhqwsLK46OdSJ3in1DQwFKx84xXfUzYOLtHSPLEQ2NkNJcj41kvovvKYHL8p0rLupfYNspAjoykNgVnZgB6w5jxFQPXDI5FMnsJK98VbXDJ0OGJn6JgK3Vyvz/s4032/IMG_3613.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tpVU2D00pY-x_DiPD-tGhqwsLK46OdSJ3in1DQwFKx84xXfUzYOLtHSPLEQ2NkNJcj41kvovvKYHL8p0rLupfYNspAjoykNgVnZgB6w5jxFQPXDI5FMnsJK98VbXDJ0OGJn6JgK3Vyvz/w300-h400/IMG_3613.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The binding is from two fat quarters: a pink and a purple chevron print. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkT9hpLI0Ey0_7uVWqorxcFeJjummia0BpeCQJnDgw5y0u78MpoPYM7nG2cPLTW-7JmIoo9cyhk7Wfjkf5hyphenhyphenzjWg6qekzFn1j4bT6xYUps0ThRmQEIEXGvhIk0OrMllJ51Wp8T4PKhUMFu/s3825/IMG_3616.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3825" data-original-width="2828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkT9hpLI0Ey0_7uVWqorxcFeJjummia0BpeCQJnDgw5y0u78MpoPYM7nG2cPLTW-7JmIoo9cyhk7Wfjkf5hyphenhyphenzjWg6qekzFn1j4bT6xYUps0ThRmQEIEXGvhIk0OrMllJ51Wp8T4PKhUMFu/w296-h400/IMG_3616.HEIC" width="296" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqED4D_DZKa22NVQy1DZ0NH0GBNb6C6VmaoeedqYnA_ZbABR0zAy64dVRWQUW_DQWeOp0RegozqEpx3ReJEzPQVEeRJFCBv7bYBLlhWC3HFkO9MrWsB34Lg4RTFCK7yqRVvJVz1MUz54s/s3024/IMG_3620.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1892" data-original-width="3024" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqED4D_DZKa22NVQy1DZ0NH0GBNb6C6VmaoeedqYnA_ZbABR0zAy64dVRWQUW_DQWeOp0RegozqEpx3ReJEzPQVEeRJFCBv7bYBLlhWC3HFkO9MrWsB34Lg4RTFCK7yqRVvJVz1MUz54s/w400-h250/IMG_3620.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><b>The details:</b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pattern: <a href="https://kitchen-table-quilting.myshopify.com/products/the-julia-quilt-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Julia by Kitchen Table Quilting</a></li><li>Size: 68" x 68"</li><li>Fabrics: Kona Lingerie and pink and purple fat quarters from my stash </li><li>Thread: Pieced and quilted with Aurifil #2415 (light pink)</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7nmAzx2Wv6QLvpPNTafvOBCDQDog8yDeQcisC3r-lx9nBpRmVf2cfgp6GNXUzo74Ulqp7-mQ6kcXPMhEifNldktNUzvfqIGYkbBgjWGqUREl7amZB76UamXJRku0SL3du0S9uhaeJYP4/s4032/IMG_3612.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7nmAzx2Wv6QLvpPNTafvOBCDQDog8yDeQcisC3r-lx9nBpRmVf2cfgp6GNXUzo74Ulqp7-mQ6kcXPMhEifNldktNUzvfqIGYkbBgjWGqUREl7amZB76UamXJRku0SL3du0S9uhaeJYP4/w300-h400/IMG_3612.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Making this quilt was a lot of fun and very straightforward. I chose to make the lap size version, but the pattern is also available in twin and queen size.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtfQ-IVXc-bifwtjY3mbUGM5yN_bvSKV2jyyda656O_Vtmfr5F35I2DiP9pJDLYp5BplzYX0g6CGru2szPjpOgi288FzhMHr85jytHYXVl-EOgWJfbF-a0Wo3fCG4zdqkvGtK4ZGjo16sq/s4032/IMG_3619.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtfQ-IVXc-bifwtjY3mbUGM5yN_bvSKV2jyyda656O_Vtmfr5F35I2DiP9pJDLYp5BplzYX0g6CGru2szPjpOgi288FzhMHr85jytHYXVl-EOgWJfbF-a0Wo3fCG4zdqkvGtK4ZGjo16sq/w300-h400/IMG_3619.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Izzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18135564727921370376noreply@blogger.com2